It’s the most magical time of the year — the season of twinkly lights, shared meals, full hearts, and a little bit of chaos thrown in for good measure.
This month’s Photo A Day list is all about capturing the joy, warmth, and wonder of the festive season. Whether you’re spending it by the beach, under the air con, or gathered around a tree, these prompts are your gentle nudge to pause, notice, and celebrate the beauty in it all.
Let’s finish 2025 with sparkle, gratitude, and connection — one photo at a time. ✨
How to play Photo A Day
Playing Photo A Day is super simple, and an easy way to get creative.
📷 Look at the list for the daily prompt.
📷 Take a photo using the prompt as inspiration. For example, if the prompt is ‘THE SKY’ so start the month and share a photo of the sky, where ever you are in the world!
📷 Once you’ve taken your photo, it’s time to share it! You can share to Instagram, or Facebook (more details below).
📷 Enjoy the community. On both Instagram and Facebook (especially in our private Facebook group), we have a beautiful community. Each day we pick our favourite four photos to put a spotlight on. You can spend time liking and commenting on other people’s photos, and maybe your photos will get picked for the Fab Four!
How to play on Instagram
Simply check out the list for the daily prompt, and then snap a photo using that as inspiration. Share your photo, and be sure to include the hashtag #FMSPAD in your caption so the community can see your photos. We also have a daily hashtag list (see below) so that we can find your daily photos easier.
Follow our @fms.photoaday Instagram account. We love showing off photos from our community. You can look at the #FMSPAD hashtag to see all the great photos from the challenge.
How to play on Facebook
We have a fun, private FMS Photo A Day Facebook Group that you’re welcome to join. It’s a dedicated place to share your daily photos. We also have a beautiful team who selects four photos every day (the Fab Four) from each daily prompt.
You’re also welcome to share to your own personal feed, whatever suits you best.
How to remember the Photo A Day prompts
Remembering the daily prompts can sometimes be a challenge. You can bookmark this blog post to refer to, save the Photo A Day list to your camera roll (or even make it your screensaver), or you’ll find the list at the top of our Facebook Group. We have also added the prompts to our calendar, so you can download for an easy reminder.
For the calendar prompts: You can download the prompts automatically into your phone or PC calendar. For Smartphones & Mac Calendar, click here. For HTML for web viewing, click here.
A little more about the prompts
1. The Sky
Look up! Capture the beauty above — a golden sunrise, a Christmas Eve sunset, or the stars twinkling on a summer night.
2. Something Joyful
What’s making you smile today? It could be laughter, love, or something small and sweet that lifts your spirit.
3. Love
Love comes in many forms — family, friends, pets, or simply self-kindness. Capture what love looks like to you. ❤️
4. Peace
Find a moment of calm. Maybe it’s a quiet morning coffee, a slow walk, or five minutes where the world feels still.
5. A Christmas Tree
Big or small, real or fake, perfectly styled or delightfully messy — show us your Christmas tree.
6. Giving
Whether it’s a wrapped present, a helping hand, or a kind word — today’s about the joy of giving.
7. Decorations
From tinsel and wreaths to handmade crafts, capture what’s adding festive cheer to your space.
8. Festive Fun
The silly season at its best — parties, games, beach days, or backyard laughter.
9. Sparkle
It’s your time to shine! Think lights, glitter, sequins, or something that glows with happiness. ✨
10. Something Sweet
Christmas treats, desserts, or sugary little moments. Show us what’s making life extra sweet.
11. Together
The people who make life better — family, friends, neighbours, or furry companions.
12. Celebration
Raise a glass (or a pavlova spoon!). Capture the moments that make this season special.
13. Bubbles
Champagne, bubble bath, or kids blowing bubbles — your choice!
14. Stocking
Hung, filled, or waiting to be opened — show us your Christmas stocking tradition.
15. Favourite Ornament
That one decoration you treasure most — maybe it’s handmade, vintage, or full of memories.
16. Santa
Whether it’s a sighting, a photo, or a nod to the jolly man himself — it’s Santa time! 🎅🏻
17. A Gift
Something given, something received, or simply a moment that feels like a gift.
18. Lights
Fairy lights, candles, or the golden glow of summer — capture what’s brightening your world.
19. A Tradition
What’s something you do every year? From baking to beach trips, show us your festive ritual.
20. Festive Colours
Red, green, gold… or your own colourful twist on Christmas.
21. Festive Food
Show us what’s on your plate — trifle, ham, seafood, pavlova, or something uniquely yours. 🍓
22. Wrapping
Perfectly folded or lovingly chaotic — it’s all part of the Christmas magic.
23. Holiday Mode
That feeling when you switch off from work and switch on to summer. Capture your version of rest. 😎
24. Magic
The sparkle in the air, the laughter, the feeling you can’t quite explain — this is Christmas magic.
25. Festive Outfit
Your Christmas Day look — fancy, funny, or comfy. Sequins and sandals both welcome!
26. Grateful
Pause and reflect on what you’re thankful for this season.
27. Family
The people (or pets) who make your world brighter. ❤️
28. Sunshine
An Aussie Christmas essential — blue skies, beach days, and sunshiney smiles. ☀️
29. A Memory
Something worth remembering from this festive season — big or small, happy or heartfelt.
30. Goodbye 2025
Reflect on the year that was. What are you leaving behind as we close out 2025?
31. A New Year Wish
End the year with hope. Share your wish for 2026 — for yourself, your loved ones, or the world. 🌟
