Christmas Mail

Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it and, above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light.
Joseph Pulitzer

Inspirations

It’s the simple things
that mean a lot

the last leaf to go
an early snowfall
a Christmas with friends
and furniture from IKEA

whatever it takes,
have a great season!

Anne Pepper, Christmas 2001

May the spirit of the season be with you and may all your Christmas dreams come true.

May the wonder and magic of Christmas fill your heart with joy all year.

May the season surround you with happiness and good cheer.

May joy, peace and wonder surround you throughout the year.

Have a fabulous Christmas and a sparkling New Year.

Wishing you a season filled with peace and happiness.

Enjoy the magic of the season.

Have a joyful Christmas among your loved ones.

May the smallest things in life be the most meaningful during this magical season.

Remember
This December,
That love weighs more than gold!
Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon

A Christmas Blessing
Ada V. Hendricks

May you have
the gladness of Christmas
which is hope;
the spirit of Christmas
which is peace;
the heart of Christmas
which is love.

It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.
W.T. Ellis

I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
Charles Dickens

We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.
Anton Chekhov

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.
Irving Berlin

Snow falls soft in the night,
Stars over the lake shine so bright,
The forest reflects holy light,
The Christchild is coming tonight!

The holly’s up, the house is all bright,
The tree is ready, the candles alight:
Rejoice and be glad, all children tonight!
P. Cornelius

French GreetingsLe sapin est décoré
la crèche est à sa place
la fête peut commencer.
Joyeux Noël!Joyeux Noël à vous tous
ainsi qu’une belle
année 20.. à venir.
Amour, paix et sagesse.Quand Noël est à nos portes la neige a pris possession du panorama, l’hiver s’installe, Noël est proche. Le temps est à la réflexion…

Before You Close the Envelopes

It takes a clear and focused mind in order to get into the spirit of writing the Christmas cards to family and loved ones. Here are a few thoughts that one might consider before starting the writing:

• Create a draft.
• Ask yourself: why do I write this card?
• Write your Christmas mail with a positive spirit.
• Don’t brag.
• Keep it short and interesting.
• Only send religious Christmas cards to Christians. For the rest of your circle of friends and acquaintances use “Season’s Greetings”.
• Watch your penmanship and spelling.
• Don’t forget to sign the card and put your address on the back of the envelope.

Keep an updated address list. Be sure to also keep track of changes in the marital status of your friends and family as well as the names of their partners. The same goes for loved ones who may have passed away.

Make the writing of your Christmas mail an event and not a chore. Light a few candles, pour yourself a glass of your favorite drink, play Christmas music or have a movie running in the background.