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When is National Thank You Note Day?

December 26th is National Thank You Note Day.

What is National Thank You Note Day?

Everybody loves receiving gifts, and everybody loves to know their gift made someone happy. National Thank You Note Day gives us a chance to celebrate the generosity of our friends and family through written notes of thanks.

The day after Christmas, the world gathers around the writing desk and the kitchen table to thank holiday gift-givers. Receiving a thank you note makes people happy. It’s a way of returning someone’s kindness. A verbal “thank you” is important too, but thank you notes are often more meaningful because they require more time and thought.

Some are long, elaborate treatises on all the ways that gift will be used in the coming year. Others are simple cards expressing appreciation in the short-and-sweet style.

Whether you’re a thank you note rookie or a seasoned pro, this Christmas is a great time to start the habit of writing thank you notes.

Fun facts about National Thank You Note Day!

  • According to traditional etiquette, if you open your present in front of someone and thank them in person, you can either skip the note or send it anyways.
  • It’s classy to write thank you notes for holiday parties you attend too.
  • Emails are fine if you normally talk to someone through email, but a card or a letter tends to be more meaningful. (E-cards are okay too.)
  • Writing thank you notes with your kids is a practical way to teach gratitude to children.

How to celebrate National Thank You Note Day:

Write thank you notes! Prepare on Christmas Day by making lists of all the gifts you receive and who gave them to you. Then, sit down with the family on National Thank You Note Day and compose those letters, cards, notes, and memorandums of appreciation.

What’s the hashtag for National Thank You Note Day?

Encourage your friends to participate by using #NationalThankYouNoteDay on social media.