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How to Write A Christmas Letter

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By Ann Bowers
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This article gives tips on how to write a great Christmas letter.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Paper
  • Pen
  • Family Picture (optional)
  • Computer and word processor (optional)
  • Envelopes
  • Stamps
  1. Step 1

    Don’t let writing your Christmas letter become a chore; here are some tips to make it fun.

    1. Write your Christmas letter with a friend, your spouse, or your sister. It’s more fun when you share memories and laugh and cry about the year that’s gone by. Drink cocoa and have some Christmas cookies while you work.

  2. Step 2

    2. Use a word processor to make corrections and revisions easy. Use of a spell checker makes sure your Christmas letter will be perfect.

    Use special holiday paper that can be purchased at an office supply store. Or use colored paper and add pictures and borders. Use a pretty font and dress the Christmas letter up with some bold type or Christmas stickers.

    If you don’t use a computer, a hand-written letter is always wonderful to receive. Be sure someone proofreads your letter before sending it.

  3. Step 3

    3. Start your Christmas letter with holiday wishes and questions about your friends’ and relatives’ well-being. Tell everyone you miss them.

    Next, describe your year. Don’t brag! Both happy and sad events should be included. Tell a cute story or two. Keep the Christmas letter under two pages in length.

  4. Step 4

    4. Then, send more wishes for wonderful holidays and a happy new year.

  5. Step 5

    5. Include family pictures in your Christmas letter. Sign your Christmas letter by hand.

  6. Step 6

    6. Use a decorated or colored envelope and add a Christmas stamp and Christmas seals.

Tips & Warnings
  • Mail your Christmas letters early, at least 2 weeks before the holiday.
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