And, it feels a little more special when you use pretty letter-writing paper. You can can even make coordinating envelopes. Just use leftover scrapbook paper or any decorative paper you have at home.

Riona Nolan, a 17-year-old student from County Carlow, used the opportunity to cut back on social media and instead put pen to paper ... envelopes. Emerson encourages everyone to write a letter ...