Some parents still find thank-you notes important, while others don't. Parenting experts say teaching kids to express gratitude is what's important.

Pop up cards are quick and easy to make. Start by making a few simple cuts into a piece of card, then can create a tab (or multiple tabs) that you push forward and decorate.

The article about the loss of writing thank-you notes discusses another lost art. During COVID, I wrote letters to my grandchildren several times a week, in print form, not in cursive.

A thank you note is a special way to show your appreciation, so keep the focus there. Keep it short, simple and to the point. For the holiday season, here are some simple, yet thoughtful things ...