Proposal
For my story map project, I will explore my love of Christmas and all the memories, places, and traditions that have made this holiday such a special time for me. I will begin with my earliest Christmas memories working my way up to the anticipated Christmas of this year. I want my story map to have a nostalgic and warm feel to it that reflects the happiness that Christmas brings me. In order to really capture my story, I’ll use both photos and videos from childhood to now, showing real glimpses into what I’m writing about. This year’s Christmas I will be spending in New York City for the first time, which will give my story a sense of anticipation and continuity.
My hero image will be of a poignant Christmas memory, perhaps when I was younger, and on top of the image will be a title such as “That’s What Christmas Is All About”. I will include embedded media of personal photos, videos, and audio to convey a nostalgic tone. Then, my map will have pins for special and meaningful locations that I associate with the holiday. This way, readers can have a visual of where these anecdotes have taken place.
I have gathered some media so far, mostly from earlier years, but I will continue to find more to enrich the story. My hope is that it feels somewhat like a photo album, with the nostalgic and personal elements.