Annual Holiday Letters

I started the tradition of sending a holiday letter in 1997 or maybe before, but I have no proof. Originally, I sent cards and write a short note. Since I enjoyed reading letters from others, I thought I’d do the same and the annual letter began.
Took the lazy way out this year and didn’t bother with handwritten notes and printed address labels instead of printing addresses directly on the envelopes. I’ve got to address 200 invitations by the end of the year for a big family event coming in ’07. At least, a non-handwritten letter is better than no letter, right?
After I printed 25 copies of the letter, I found a typo in the first sentence! I just mailed my letters yesterday. I wrote, “In spit of …” instead of “In spite of…” Awful! Instead of wasting paper and ink, I just added the “e.” Hey, I did do a little handwriting after all.
The media has been reporting on annual letters and newsletters whether people like them or get annoyed with the brag-fest. I like receiving them because they tell me what’s going on in my friends’ lives. I try to stick to honesty when writing the letter and make sure the letter doesn’t sound like the showing off or bragging. But I do include photos of the kids in every letter. That won’t go away. So holiday letters… good or bad?