Printing is fine. Write a sentence or two by hand on each one and sign it yourself.

What should I leave out?

Salaries, test scores and long accounts of anyone's health.

People who will actually care about the news. A short card is enough for everyone else.

Are Christmas letters still welcome, and how long should one be?

Q: Are Christmas letters still welcome, and how long should one be?

Yes, on one page. Yes, when it's short and kind. Common advice is one page at most, with the good news, no bragging, and a line added by hand on each one.

Yes, on one page

Yes, when it's short and kind. Common advice is one page at most, with the good news, no bragging, and a line added by hand on each one.

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Christmas cards

What should I write in a Christmas card?

What do you write in a Christmas card to someone who is grieving?

How do you address a Christmas card to a family, a couple or a widow?

When should you send thank-you notes after Christmas?

Is it okay to send a Christmas card by text or email?

Should I print it?: Printing is fine. Write a sentence or two by hand on each one and sign it yourself.
What should I leave out?: Salaries, test scores and long accounts of anyone's health.
Who should get one?: People who will actually care about the news. A short card is enough for everyone else.

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