[Word Wise] How to Write a Christmas Letter That People WANT To Read

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Volume 13, Number 45 Issue #195 ISSN: 1933-9690

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Christmas letters: I used to think they were too impersonal. But you can write one that people actually read - and even ask you to send. Today's feature shows you how. Let me know what you think of this tip !

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The Un-Santa Book is packed with ideas for celebrating the Christmas season in fun ways that teach about the gift of God's Son.

It's filled with fun, meaningful Christmas activities for your kids, homeschool group, class, or event - with reproducibles!

You can even use this book to host a complete festival or sponsor a unique holiday event or simply doing Christmas crafts with kids during this special time of year. Learn more.

FEATURE: How to Write a Christmas Letter That People Actually WANT To Read

When my husband and I had children, I began to write a Christmas letter each year.

Until that point, I had sent handwritten Christmas cards with a short note. Yes, more than 100 of them every year.

I admit it: Christmas letters had just come into vogue and I didn't like them because I thought they were too impersonal. But life had become busy and I wanted to keep in touch with far-flung family and acquaintances. Social media had not yet entered the picture. Writing a Christmas letter was a convenient solution.

Yet many of the Christmas letters I received were ...

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