How Do You Write An Annual Christmas Letter?
The holidays bring lots of traditions. If one of yours is writing and sending out an annual family update letter, your beloved friends and family will thank you for taking a few minutes to read this article before you pick up the pen. Get in the mood. Watch a sappy Christmas movie, put on some holiday music, heat up some mulled cider, enjoy a glass of wine. Your state of mind can easily come through your letter in between the lines, so do what you have to do to find a happy place before you pick up a pen. Choose your greeting. * Most letters start with “Dear friends and family” but you can go with whatever fits your style and describes your intended audience. Write a general opening paragraph. * Describe your holiday plans, and what you are looking forward to about the season. “As the snow falls, the magic of Christmas is everywhere….” to set the tone of the rest of the letter * Indicate that this is a family update letter. “2007 was an exciting year for all of us…” * If this is yo
