Okay, so I’ve been wanting to do something special for Christmas, and I had this idea – “Christmas Love Letters.” Not just for my significant other, but for everyone I care about. Sounds cheesy, I know, but I wanted to give it a shot.
First, I brainstormed. Who did I want to write to? Family, close friends, even a couple of old teachers who made a big impact on me. I made a list, a pretty long one, actually.
Then, I gathered my supplies. I didn’t want anything fancy, just some nice paper and pens. I even found some old Christmas-themed stickers that I thought would be cute to add.
The Writing Process
This was the hardest part, to be honest. It’s not easy putting your feelings into words! I started with the easy ones – my parents, my siblings. Telling them I loved them and appreciated them was simple enough.
- I thought about specific memories I shared with each person.
- I tried to be genuine and heartfelt, not just generic “Merry Christmas” stuff.
- I wrote a few drafts of some of the letters, especially the ones to people I hadn’t seen in a while.
For some people, I struggled. What do you say to a friend you’ve drifted away from? I ended up just being honest. I told them I missed them and that I valued the time we had spent together.
It took me a few days, writing a few letters each evening. Some were short, just a paragraph or two. Others were longer, spilling onto a second page. I decorated each one with a sticker or two, just to make them a little more festive.
The Final Touches
Once I was done, I addressed all the envelopes. I even practiced my handwriting a bit, because it’s usually a mess! I added some fun to the envelopes.
Finally, I mailed them out. I imagined people getting them in the mail, a little surprise amidst the usual bills and junk mail. I hoped it would bring a smile to their faces.
It felt good to do this. It was a way to connect with the people I care about, to let them know I was thinking of them. It wasn’t about grand gestures, just a simple act of love and appreciation. Maybe I’ll make it a tradition!
