As the holiday season rolls around, the time comes to
find the address book and begin composing Christmas wishes for the cards and
letters you plan to send. No matter what your family or friends are doing, a
pause to read heartfelt thoughts from you will remind them what is important in
the midst of the hustle and bustle. Of course, having time to address several
dozen personal messages to those you hold dear can be a challenge, but you can
rest assured the joy in the recipient’s heart will be well worth it. Your greetings don’t have to be extravagant or long-winded, though they should express the depth of the relationship you have with the person you are addressing.
Tips For Writing Perfect Christmas
Wishes
Having trouble coming up with wish ideas? Here are a few tips to help you say the right thing:
Be Brief but Memorable
Let’s face it, everyone is squeezing the most of every
last available moment as December 25th comes closer – unless, that is, they are
one of those crazy types that finishes shopping in July. With that in mind,
avoid the temptation to scrawl out a 1,000-word essay on how much the holidays
mean knowing you have such strong connections. Get to the point, but avoid the
temptation to write something impersonal.
Highlight a Personal Memory
Long-term relationships – whether between parents and
children, siblings, or just close friends – lend themselves to streams of
tremendous stories. Pick a humorous event from your past, particularly if it
relates to Christmas, then tie it into your greeting. Your loved one will be
able to take a minute to laugh and reminisce while enjoying your words.
Christmas Wishes Through Greeting
Cards
Long-term relationships – whether between parents and children, siblings, or just close friends – lend themselves to streams of tremendous stories. Pick a humorous event from your past, particularly if it relates to Christmas, then tie it into your greeting. Your loved one will be able to take a minute to laugh and reminisce while enjoying your words.
Tell Them You Miss Them
It might seem kind of corny, but the years often create distance between the tightest relationships. When your card or letter arrives, it’s likely it will bring with it a tinge of sadness about what has been lost. Take a minute to remind the recipient how much you cherish them despite the changes that have occurred. You never know, just putting those words out there could drive both of you to make more time for each other and strengthen the bond between you.
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