Default deadline passed (and deadline change reminder)
Dec. 10th, 2025 03:10 pmThe default deadline has passed! Defaults after this date will require a New Year’s Resolution fic before you can sign up again. See more info about defaulting at our FAQ.
Original assignments and pinch hits #1-96 are due in a little over 6 days, at:
9pm UTC, 17 December
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This is an international exchange, and deadlines are given in UTC/GMT. This deadline is also at a DIFFERENT TIME OF DAY to deadlines we've used in recent years. Please click the links and check when the deadline is for you. We appreciate it!
Good luck to all writing, and especial thanks to everyone tackling pinch hits! Check out
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Original assignments and pinch hits #1-96 are due in a little over 6 days, at:
See when that is in YOUR timezone
See countdown
This is an international exchange, and deadlines are given in UTC/GMT. This deadline is also at a DIFFERENT TIME OF DAY to deadlines we've used in recent years. Please click the links and check when the deadline is for you. We appreciate it!
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2025 Away from Keyboard post
Dec. 10th, 2025 09:27 pmYuletide is coming! If everything goes well, we will reveal works in the main collection at 9pm UTC on 24 December, two weeks from now. Madness works are revealed a day later.
(Default deadline is 9pm UTC on the 10th; posting deadline is 9pm UTC on the 17th.)
In Yuletide, it's important to leave a comment on your gift (or gifts) to thank your author.
If you think you'll be delayed in commenting until late in the anonymous period (ending 1 January) or maybe not even until well into the new year, you can use this post to OPTIONALLY let your author(s) know about that delay ahead of time. You don't need to give a reason, but an approximate time indication may be helpful. Please include your AO3 name.
Thanks everyone! Good luck with writing, and please consider the beta post or
yuletide_pinch_hits if you have capacity for beta jobs or pinch hits!
(Default deadline is 9pm UTC on the 10th; posting deadline is 9pm UTC on the 17th.)
In Yuletide, it's important to leave a comment on your gift (or gifts) to thank your author.
If you think you'll be delayed in commenting until late in the anonymous period (ending 1 January) or maybe not even until well into the new year, you can use this post to OPTIONALLY let your author(s) know about that delay ahead of time. You don't need to give a reason, but an approximate time indication may be helpful. Please include your AO3 name.
Thanks everyone! Good luck with writing, and please consider the beta post or
What's up?
Dec. 10th, 2025 03:12 amHi folks, I hope you all are doing well. Not good at doing these intro things, but I'll give it a try. I'm Lesley. I'm in my late thirties, happily married and I have one cat child. I love books of all types, I'm currently making my way through the Dungeon Crawler Carl books, Tv shows including The Golden girls, How I met your Mother, Grace and Frankie and others. I love all kinds of music, and I enjoy baking. I welcome people of all backgrounds and stuff, I'm a Christian myself. as for what I write about in here, To be honest, there's only one entry in here, but I plan on changing that. I will most likely write about daily life things, and sometimes about what I'm watching/reading/listening to as well as mental and physical health stuff. I am totally blind, so sometimes I will write about that. If there is anything else you wanna know, feel free to take a peak at the profile. I will be writing in here probably every few days to every week. Depends on the mood I'm in. I hope all of you have a good day, and if you celebrate them, happy holidays
Seeking New Friends
Dec. 10th, 2025 12:14 amName: Georgiana or Georgie. Neither is my legal name, but they are what I use here and in most situations.
Age: Forty-two.
I mostly post about: Entries may consist of anything from short summaries of my day, to surveys, to essays on various topics, to interesting links and quotes that I find, along with my commentary on them. Lately, I have been writing reviews of opera recordings from the 1950's and earlier. I have no interest in politics and modern celebrities. I wish to keep my journal light and happy as much as possible.
My hobbies are: studying dandyism, Received Pronunciation, the Regency, and the Italian language, reading, writing, cooking, baking, playing cards and dice, and enjoying warm weather.
My Other Interests include: coffees, teas, antique menswear and accessories (usually Edwardian), chamber and classical music, old opera singers, plants and gardening, crafts, and history and nature documentaries. I love wit, wordplay, and sarcastic humour without vulgarity. I also love cats.
My fandoms are: I don't have any.
I'm looking to meet people who: are positive, who share my interests and can introduce me to some new ones, and who enjoy at least some elements of high culture. While the minimum age I will add is twenty-one, I tend to get along with those who are older than I, particularly seniors. I am also single and searching, but since this isn't a dating community, I'll just say that you can find more about that in one of the sticky entries in my journal. You can also find my Mastodon and Escargot.chat information there.
My posting schedule tends to be: It varies, from a few posts in a given week to a few in a single day. Often, I post what I call filler entries toward the end of the month. These are entries posted on one date but for another. I try to post a few entries per week.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: minors (I prefer at least over twenty-one), depression and/or anxiety (posted regularly), bad self-esteem, life drama, recreational drugs, religion or politics (posted regularly), a lot of bad grammar and spelling (unless you're learning English), and frequent obscenities. Please note that I am totally blind, so if you mostly post images, I won't be able to comment on them, as I cannot see them.
Before adding me, you should know: I have no time for political correctness, lies, or drama. While I always try to be civil during discussions, I share my opinion without reservations. If you are easily offended, please do not add me. I have a very dry and witty sense of humour. Otherwise, feel free to read my profile and/or posts and add me if you wish. I will most likely reciprocate. I also comment when I have something to say, but there are times when I don't read my friends' page for awhile, and I am trying to change that.
Age: Forty-two.
I mostly post about: Entries may consist of anything from short summaries of my day, to surveys, to essays on various topics, to interesting links and quotes that I find, along with my commentary on them. Lately, I have been writing reviews of opera recordings from the 1950's and earlier. I have no interest in politics and modern celebrities. I wish to keep my journal light and happy as much as possible.
My hobbies are: studying dandyism, Received Pronunciation, the Regency, and the Italian language, reading, writing, cooking, baking, playing cards and dice, and enjoying warm weather.
My Other Interests include: coffees, teas, antique menswear and accessories (usually Edwardian), chamber and classical music, old opera singers, plants and gardening, crafts, and history and nature documentaries. I love wit, wordplay, and sarcastic humour without vulgarity. I also love cats.
My fandoms are: I don't have any.
I'm looking to meet people who: are positive, who share my interests and can introduce me to some new ones, and who enjoy at least some elements of high culture. While the minimum age I will add is twenty-one, I tend to get along with those who are older than I, particularly seniors. I am also single and searching, but since this isn't a dating community, I'll just say that you can find more about that in one of the sticky entries in my journal. You can also find my Mastodon and Escargot.chat information there.
My posting schedule tends to be: It varies, from a few posts in a given week to a few in a single day. Often, I post what I call filler entries toward the end of the month. These are entries posted on one date but for another. I try to post a few entries per week.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: minors (I prefer at least over twenty-one), depression and/or anxiety (posted regularly), bad self-esteem, life drama, recreational drugs, religion or politics (posted regularly), a lot of bad grammar and spelling (unless you're learning English), and frequent obscenities. Please note that I am totally blind, so if you mostly post images, I won't be able to comment on them, as I cannot see them.
Before adding me, you should know: I have no time for political correctness, lies, or drama. While I always try to be civil during discussions, I share my opinion without reservations. If you are easily offended, please do not add me. I have a very dry and witty sense of humour. Otherwise, feel free to read my profile and/or posts and add me if you wish. I will most likely reciprocate. I also comment when I have something to say, but there are times when I don't read my friends' page for awhile, and I am trying to change that.
Once a fan, always a fan
Dec. 3rd, 2025 11:28 pmName: Mistee
Age group: 40's
Country: USA
Subscription/Access Policy: Feel free, however I am mostly going to be posting fandom stuff and icons/graphics. I don't really have a journal for personal stuff. I do have Discord if you'd like to chat.
Main Fandoms: Teen Wolf, Trigun Anime/Manga, Windbreaker.
Other Fandoms:Supernatural, JJK, MHA, Natsume Yuujinchi, Katekyo Hitman Reborn, Bleach, Sailor Moon, Bungo Stray Dogs, and many, many Yaoi/BL anime/manga.
Fannish Interests: Roleplaying, reading fanfics, reading anime/watching manga.
OTPs and Ships: Derek/Stiles, Peter/Stiles, Stiles/Malia; VashWood, PlantWood; Suo/Sakura, Togame/Sakura; Gojo/Yuuji, Nanami/Yuuji, Gojo/Sugaru; Ichigo/Renji, Ichigo/Aizen, Ichigo/Byakuya; Tsunayoshi/ANY of the Guardians lol; Dazai/Atsushi; Usagi/Seiya, Usagi/Haruka, Haruka/Michiru.
Favourite Movies: Labyrinth, Secret of NIMH, The Craft, The Crow (original), Legally Blonde, American Assassin (Dylan O'Brien).
TV Shows: Teen Wolf, Criminal Minds, White Collar, NCIS, Supernatural
Music: 70's/80's Classic Rock, The Eagles, Matchbox Twenty, Journey, various other artists/bands
Games: World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XIV, Palworld, Palia, Once Human
Comics/Anime/Misc: Marvel Comics, various other mainstream and yaoi/bl manga. Too many to list, honestly, I can probably just give you my completed list from MyAnimeList. xD
Age group: 40's
Country: USA
Subscription/Access Policy: Feel free, however I am mostly going to be posting fandom stuff and icons/graphics. I don't really have a journal for personal stuff. I do have Discord if you'd like to chat.
Main Fandoms: Teen Wolf, Trigun Anime/Manga, Windbreaker.
Other Fandoms:Supernatural, JJK, MHA, Natsume Yuujinchi, Katekyo Hitman Reborn, Bleach, Sailor Moon, Bungo Stray Dogs, and many, many Yaoi/BL anime/manga.
Fannish Interests: Roleplaying, reading fanfics, reading anime/watching manga.
OTPs and Ships: Derek/Stiles, Peter/Stiles, Stiles/Malia; VashWood, PlantWood; Suo/Sakura, Togame/Sakura; Gojo/Yuuji, Nanami/Yuuji, Gojo/Sugaru; Ichigo/Renji, Ichigo/Aizen, Ichigo/Byakuya; Tsunayoshi/ANY of the Guardians lol; Dazai/Atsushi; Usagi/Seiya, Usagi/Haruka, Haruka/Michiru.
Favourite Movies: Labyrinth, Secret of NIMH, The Craft, The Crow (original), Legally Blonde, American Assassin (Dylan O'Brien).
TV Shows: Teen Wolf, Criminal Minds, White Collar, NCIS, Supernatural
Music: 70's/80's Classic Rock, The Eagles, Matchbox Twenty, Journey, various other artists/bands
Games: World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XIV, Palworld, Palia, Once Human
Comics/Anime/Misc: Marvel Comics, various other mainstream and yaoi/bl manga. Too many to list, honestly, I can probably just give you my completed list from MyAnimeList. xD
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Dec. 3rd, 2025 10:59 pmName: Mistee
Age: 45
I mostly post about: I don't use it to post anything right now, I forgot I had this journal to be honest lol. I am going to turn it into a fandom/graphics blog though, with some other stuff sprinkled in probably. I don't usually post personal stuff online but have no problem discussing it with people in PM/DM if they're interested learning about me, etc..
My hobbies are: Fandom roleplaying (I only play fandom characters, but will rp with fandom or oc characters), gaming (mostly MMO's), reading manga or fanfics, watching anime or anything that catches my interest, getting back into icon/graphic making cuz I miss it, listening to music, watching movies.
My fandoms are: Teen Wolf (MTV show), Trigun Manga/Anime, and various others I'm trying to keep up with lol but those two are my biggest fixations right now.
I'm looking to meet people who: Have the same interests, being near or the same age is not necessary. I have friends from all different age ranges/walks of life.
My posting schedule tends to be: Whenever I have the energy. I work from home due to medical problems, so my hours are roughly 8am-630pm Central Standard time, Mon-Fri. Though I am mostly around a lot of the time.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: Discrimination, ableism, racism, animal cruelty, transphobia, gay-phobia, bigotry, speaking negatively about LGBTQ+, honestly any of the bad shit lol.
Before adding me, you should know: I am chronically online due to medical issues/being disabled so I am around a LOT. Going to be around even more so due to our work's reduction of hours they're putting into place soon so I'm going to have a LOT of free time coming up to work with lol. I also mostly connect through either Discord or Plurk.
A fun fact about me is that I have a Guinness World Record and a star named after me. :)
Age: 45
I mostly post about: I don't use it to post anything right now, I forgot I had this journal to be honest lol. I am going to turn it into a fandom/graphics blog though, with some other stuff sprinkled in probably. I don't usually post personal stuff online but have no problem discussing it with people in PM/DM if they're interested learning about me, etc..
My hobbies are: Fandom roleplaying (I only play fandom characters, but will rp with fandom or oc characters), gaming (mostly MMO's), reading manga or fanfics, watching anime or anything that catches my interest, getting back into icon/graphic making cuz I miss it, listening to music, watching movies.
My fandoms are: Teen Wolf (MTV show), Trigun Manga/Anime, and various others I'm trying to keep up with lol but those two are my biggest fixations right now.
I'm looking to meet people who: Have the same interests, being near or the same age is not necessary. I have friends from all different age ranges/walks of life.
My posting schedule tends to be: Whenever I have the energy. I work from home due to medical problems, so my hours are roughly 8am-630pm Central Standard time, Mon-Fri. Though I am mostly around a lot of the time.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: Discrimination, ableism, racism, animal cruelty, transphobia, gay-phobia, bigotry, speaking negatively about LGBTQ+, honestly any of the bad shit lol.
Before adding me, you should know: I am chronically online due to medical issues/being disabled so I am around a LOT. Going to be around even more so due to our work's reduction of hours they're putting into place soon so I'm going to have a LOT of free time coming up to work with lol. I also mostly connect through either Discord or Plurk.
A fun fact about me is that I have a Guinness World Record and a star named after me. :)
Oncoming default deadline
Dec. 3rd, 2025 03:01 pmDefault deadline
The deadline for a simple default on Yuletide is 9pm UTC on 10 December - just under one week from now. Please check the link - this isn't the same time of day as recent years.The default deadline is the cut-off point for defaulting on your Yuletide assignment without a penalty. This applies if it's your first Yuletide, or if you posted successfully last time you signed up or took a pinch hit. Default before this time, and you're free to sign up again in future. If you're not sure whether the default deadline applies to you, please talk to mods (yuletideadmin@gmail.com).
Sample reasons to default:
- You want to
- You can't reconcile the canon, your writing strengths, and your recipient's DNWs
- Life got in the way
- A new installment of canon ruined your ideas
- You use generative AI such as ChatGPT, and you just saw the rule that that's not allowed in this event
- You can't see how to get the characters to do what you want them to do
- You want to
People default every year for a variety of reasons. We don't need to know why, and we wish you well. When we open sign-ups, we recommend that you don't sign up unless you're confident you can write a story by the deadline. But after you've signed up, things may happen, and it's okay to withdraw, if that's what makes sense for you. See full information about defaulting at the FAQ.
To default, go to your assignment at the collection, and press the default button.
Assignment deadline
All original assignments, and all pinch hits sent out prior to the default deadline, are due at 9pm UTC 17 December (which is a DIFFERENT time of day to last year). CountdownPinch Hits
We have an outstanding pinch hit atBetas & Beta Help Needed
We warmly welcome beta reader volunteers at the beta post and on Discord. See the FAQ for more information about finding betas if you need one!Note: on the Yuletide Discord, requests for betas, or for brainstorming help that might give away what you're writing, are handled by DM-ing someone who currently holds a Hippo role. Please read the server FAQ before seeking a beta. Give your Hippo the relevant details and make sure you can receive messages back.
Treats and Posting
Click here for instructions on posting your assignment or treats. If you've finished your assignment and are considering treats, check out the app, and don't forget the promo post where people have advertised their canons. You may find something amazing there! Check out the prompts from pinch hitters too.Keep Yuletide Madness in mind. The Madness collection is for stories under 1,000 words and stories which do not exactly fit the fandoms and characters requested. These works must still be gifts for other participants.
AFK post
We will also put up an Away from Keyboard post shortly on theHappy December!
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Fancake Theme for December: Amnesty
Dec. 3rd, 2025 09:34 am
This theme runs for the entire month. If you have any questions, just ask!
