December is National Write to a Friend Month! When was the last time you wrote a letter by hand? In the modern world of today, there are quicker ways to get in touch: email, text, IMing (instant messaging), and more. Yet nothing feels more special than opening the mailbox and pulling out something that isn’t junk mail or a bill. Additionally, hand-writing a letter to a friend, posting it in the mailbox, and waiting to get a letter in reply can be a joyous, addictive cycle of truly serendipitous surprise and positive feelings of companionship.
Looking for some ideas on how to have a memorable, fun letter-writing experience? Consider the following list of suggestions:
- Do letters feel intimidating in length? Try sending a postcard, a photo with a short note on the back, or a Christmas/holiday card.
- Want to personalize your envelope? Look into learning how to use wax seals, use the collection of stickers gathering in your drawer to close the seal, doodle on the back, or learn to fold envelopes from anything to make your own unique letter-wrappers.
- Don’t know who to send a letter to? There are many online services offering to connect letter-writing penpals: Compatipal, World Wide Snail Mail, PenPal World, and more.