Cornucopia Mode: 8 Holiday Prompts

Pairs well with soupy green bean casserole & avoiding familial face-off

Punctuating this week’s email barrage with a short ‘n sweet tasting menu of Moon Lists prompts for the holiday table.

Ahead of (American!) Thanksgiving, may you arrive to a season of group gatherings, family dinners, et. al equipped with more than just ambrosia salad and your optimism—scroll on for a list of conversational (or journaling) prompts intended to accompany whatever scenario you find yourself in this month, including both low balls & potentially expansive questions exploring the layer below tradition.

PS: a slightly different version of this list was originally shared on my friend Colu Henry’s newsletter (and if you’ve dined at my house before you know I cook this recipe of hers ad nauseam and it never fails).

8 Prompts for the Holiday Table

1. CHERISHED REPETITION

What are some long-standing, passed down traditions (from your family of origin or choice) that you choose to reincarnate? 

2. BREAK THE MOLD

Reverse it: what are holiday season or autumnal/winter traditions you’ve ini…