At times I'd LOVE to write one. Especially when we get a really cool one, like this one that I found online. However, I HATE the ones that go on and on about how fabulous everyone in the family is. We actually got one last year that went on and on about the couple's various degrees and how grossly overqualified they both were for their high powered jobs with flashy titles. I almost vomited after reading the letter. My opinion of that couple was irreversibly changed after reading that card. Who knew they were so full of themselves?
"Little Timmy just turned 10 and graduated from Princeton and is now considering a masters at Harvard where they offered him a full scholarship and a Porsche. "
Then there are the mundane ones. The letters with zero creative spark or interest. The ones I fall asleep reading. Did the sender just whip it up at the last minute? Did they think it was informative and good? Or, is it a joke that I'm just not getting?
"Joe is 6. His favorite color is purple and he plays soccer.Every year, without fail, I feel a strong desire to WRITE a Holiday Newsletter.
Amy is 10 going on 11. She likes dolls a lot.
Mom is busy. Dad works too much but golfs on Saturdays.
Fluffy the dog wants Santa to bring her a bone. "
I like the concept of a holiday newsletter. I just cannot seem to pull it off yet.
So, what's the verdict? Do you love holiday newsletters or loathe them? Do you write one? Do you think I should? What do you love or loathe the most about holiday newsletters?
If you are considering writing a holiday newsletter this year and don't know where to start. I suggest reading these tips for writing a great holiday newsletter first. I'm still pondering it...
Happy Holidays!
5 comments:
I too like the idea of the Holiday News letter however I've never written one myself.
I hate the long ones that never end, I'd rather recieve a short, funny one than a long over informative one ya know?
But I'd rather recieve a personal card than a generic holiday letter. I prefer christmas cards with pictures of the fam, those are always fun.
I like to get them, I love the idea of them but I am one of those that would be afraid I would put everyone to sleep.
I love them and I write one...they are in a different style every year. This year I just did a 2008 Highlights- something (or 2) each month. It came out cute.
Write one!
Karin,
Thanks for the mention. I am glad you liked my rip on the holiday newsletter genre. -tom from Kodak
Thanks for the linky love Karin. I'm afraid I took the easy way out this year and just emailed our holiday pict. Lazy - I know.
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