How to Write Heartfelt Letters

Dear Friend,

At our school, there is a special tradition called "Feast Wishes." Occurring every year on the last day before winter break, it is an event that originated during our school's boarding school days. Every holiday season, students would celebrate by presenting their teachers with personalized letters of appreciation for their work and wishes for a good Christmas. This is our favorite tradition because it is a time where our whole school comes together and although the weather outside is nippy, the environment is warm and welcoming. The two of us are feeling very nostalgic because this is our last year to write Feast Wish letters. In fifth grade, we wrote letters to faculty and staff we didn't really know because it was our first year in middle school; as seniors, we are writing letters to all the teachers who have been such huge influences in our lives over the last eight years. With that being said, we have written around twenty Feast Wish letters. You may think this is overkill, but we're so thankful for many of the faculty at our school and to be honest, we love writing letters. If you ever have trouble telling someone how much they mean to you in a heartfelt letter, below are some tips  we have found helpful when writing such letters:

-Think about what you want to say before putting it on paper, but don't over think it
-Be truthful- write from your heart (without sounding fake or too cheesy)
-Think about your favorite qualities of the person you're writing to
-Be witty
-"Yolo it"- don't second guess yourself
-Proofread
-Use cute stationary

We hope those little tips help. Writing letters should never be something you dread- they are a wonderful way to give heartfelt messages to someone you deeply care about.

"To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart."- Phyllis Theroux

Yours truly,
Kylie and Catherine