Make Your Christmas Personal This Holiday Season!

The holidays are a season of connection — and this year, make those connections intentional and deeply personal. In an age of instant messages and mass notifications, taking the time to write by hand is a simple, powerful way to show someone they matter. Handwritten letters, notes, and greeting cards carry your voice, your pen strokes, and your heart in a way nothing digital can replicate.

Send Christmas cards with a personal note or letter inside. Whether the recipient lives next door or across the miles, a mailed card brightens a mailbox and slows the moment down. A few thoughtful sentences — a memory shared, an update about your life, or a warm wish — make a card a keepsake rather than just another piece of paper.

Include a handwritten note with every gift. The note often becomes more meaningful than the present itself. Tell the story behind your choice, recall a shared joke, or simply say why the person matters to you. Those few lines create an emotional connection that lasts long after the wrapping is gone.

If there’s someone you’ve been estranged from, consider using a letter to heal old wounds. A sincere, handwritten message can open doors that emails and texts cannot. Offer apology where needed, share what you’ve learned, and invite conversation. Healing doesn’t always happen overnight, but a thoughtful note can be the first step toward reconciliation.

Handwritten words are a beautiful expression of yourself. People cherish the texture of the paper, the unique slant of your handwriting, and the effort you made to sit down and write. These small acts of presence create memories that are revisited and treasured for years.

Make this holiday season personal and memorable. Pick up an ink pen, choose a card or nice paper, and let your words do the giving. You’ve got the power to brighten someone’s holiday in a unique and lasting way.

If you need assistance with writing these handwritten correspondence my new book, INK: Discover the Power of the Pen in a Digital World is a great guide for you. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS