在第二段，你可以写写自己是如何度过假期的，（或者如果你收到生日礼物了，你是怎么过生日的）。你也可以表现出对他人如何度假感兴趣。

　　we had a very quiet and relaxing christmas at home. the kids ate too many chocolates as usual, so now were all on a diet! i hope your christmas was as good, and that you were able to relax for a few days.

　　“我们在家庆祝圣诞节，安静又美好。孩子们像平时一样吃了很多巧克力，所以现在我们都在节食！希望你们的圣诞节也一样愉快，你能好好的放松几天。”

　　in the third paragraph you can talk about more general family or personal news.

在第三段，你可以谈论一些家庭或个人消息。

　　in the final paragraph, you should thank the person again for their gift, andgive your wishes for the new year if applicable. (see below for useful phrases for ending the letter.)

　　在最后一段，你应该再次感谢送礼物的人，送出你对新年的祝福。（看下面可以用在信件结尾的一些有用的词组）

useful phrases

有用的词组

　　you should start your letter with dear and follow it by the persons first name:

　　信件开头你应该用“亲爱的”，然后在后面加上收信人的名：dear tom or dear uncle bill“亲爱的汤姆”或“亲爱的比尔叔叔”

　　you can end your letter with any of these phrases: 在信件的结尾可以用下面的这些词组：with love (from), with much love (from), lots of love (from) or love (from)followed by your name on the next line. the from in these phrases is optional.

　　在名字的下面一行写上“来自于爱你的?”，断句里的“来自”都是可选的。 you normally end

　　the letter with repeated thanks and wishes for the new year:

　　通常在信件的结尾，要再次感谢和祝福新年快乐。

　　thank you again for my present.

　　“再次感谢您的礼物。”

　　thank you again for such a thoughtful gift.

　　“再次感谢您悉心准备的礼物。”

　　wishing you a happy new year.

　　“祝您新年快乐。”

　　with all my best wishes for a happy new year.

　　“衷心祝愿新年快乐。”

　　wishing you all the best in 20xx.

　　“祝您20xx年一切都顺。”