An old-school Christmas letter can bridge the chasm between here and there, then and now. It can be held in someone's hand, when that someone is out of reach.

Download the Elf Christmas Eve Goodbye Letters PDF To make your elf’s departure extra special, I’ve created a free printable goodbye letter PDF featuring all the examples above.

Every year some columnist seems to feel the need to bash Christmas newsletters. Last week, the columnist was especially snide [“It’s Great to Catch Up —Whoever You Are,” Dec. 14].

A bit of Christmas magic: Here's how you can get a letter from Santa this year One of the best ways to reach Santa is through the U.S. Postal Service's Operation Santa, which has been running for ...