Most people read Christmas letters to find out who got married or who went on a cruise that year. But Ann Burnett, a communication professor at North Dakota State University, looks for deeper meaning.

Our ancestors celebrated Thanksgiving Day. It’s a tradition for all of our families to get together with their loved ones and give thanks to God for His abundance. How great is our God? His mercy ...

Holiday letters are a lot like fruitcake: People either love them or hate them. But given the right recipe -- an interesting mix of family news, holiday cheer, truth and humor -- even the most ...