PEI's poet laureate Hugh MacDonald was the judge of this year's The Eastern Graphic Christmas Essay contest. Thanks to everyone who submitted their essays.

Helena Sullivan of Lower Montague won The Graphic’s Christmas adult essay contest and a $100 prize.

Maria Lutz, daughter of Paula and Darren Lutz, of Souris West won $50 for her Christmas story in The Graphic’s youth essay contest.

To view all the essay submissions in our special Christmas section, click here.

Christmas Essays Special Section 2010