Article: Tell the person that you are writing in order to thank them for the gift that they gave you for Christmas. You will likely start out your note by saying "thank you," but you could also get more creative and relate the "scene" for someone who was not there. An example of a standard opening might be, "I am writing to thank you for the gift you sent for Christmas." A less traditional approach may be "Christmas morning, the whole family crept downstairs. The house was nearly silent until the children started squealing with glee as they saw that there, waiting for everyone, were shiny new bicycles for the entire family!" Be sure to explicitly state what gift the person gave you. This will communicate to them that you are aware of their specific contribution. If you lost track of the gifts and are not sure, it's better to be vague and say "thank you for your kind gift" than to state the incorrect item. If you received a gift of money, you may want to say something like "thank you so much for your generosity." Use specific, descriptive language when relating how you felt when you received the gift on Christmas morning. This will make your note come to life for the reader. For example, you might say, "I was still feeling sleepy and frustrated because our coffee pot broke again. Then I opened your gift, and saw a shiny, new programmable coffee pot, and my heart nearly leapt out of my chest." Another example would be, "the children were so excited to open their matching PJs. I had them open the boxes at the same time, and I was so proud to see them hold them up and talk to each other about the excitement of wearing them to bed that very night." Make the gift giver feel successful by explaining how useful or nice their gift has been. For example, tell her that your new coffee pot makes the best coffee you've ever had and that the programmable feature makes you feel pampered. For an item that you haven't used yet, such as an article of clothing, explain when you plan to use or wear it. For example, "I can't wait to wear the sparkly black sweater out to the neighborhood New Year's Eve party." For an extra special touch, consider including a photo of the gift in use. After focusing on the gift, it is nice to give an overview of how you spent the rest of the day on Christmas. This is particularly good if you are sending a note to someone that you did not get to spend time with on Christmas. For example, you might say, "After opening presents, we made our traditional Christmas morning breakfast of cinnamon rolls and fresh-squeezed orange juice, then we went for a walk in the snow" or "We are exhausted from having 4 different Christmases in one day: we had our family morning at home, then went to my parents' house, then went to my husband's mom's house, and then finally my husband's father's house. We need a break from Christmas break!" Even though a thank you note is a type of one-way correspondence, it is nice to inquire after (or at least comment on) the person's Christmas. Try to make this as personal as possible. For example, "How was your Christmas? Did you enjoy the Christmas cruise as much as you thought you would?" Another example would be, "I hope you had an enjoyable Christmas, filled with love and laughter." If you plan to visit the person who sent the gift, or if she plans to visit you, mention that you are looking forward to the upcoming visit. If it's unlikely that you will see the person soon, express a desire to talk on the phone or write letters in the future. For example, "I can't wait to see you in February; it has been far too long!" or "I hope to hear back from you soon; feel free to call or write any time!"
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
State the purpose for writing. Name the gift item specifically. Explain how you felt when opening the gift. Mention how the gift has been or will be used. Write about your Christmas experience. Ask about the gift giver's Christmas. Make plans for future contact.

Problem: Article: Put 8 green cardamom pods, 8 cloves, and 4 whole black peppercorns into a sealable plastic bag and press the air out. Seal the bag and press a heavy skillet or rolling pin on it to crush the spices. If you have a mortar, put the spices into it and use the pestle to crush the spices until the pods open. Put the lid on the pan so the tea doesn't cool and set a timer. Steep the tea until the liquid becomes a deep, pinkish-tan color. You can stir the tea occasionally to prevent the spices from settling as the tea steeps.
Summary: Use a skillet to crush cardamom, cloves, and peppercorns. Cover the saucepan and steep the tea for 10 minutes.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Any kind of milk is fine. Then remove it. Again, any kind is good. Then take it out. Add as much sugar as you need to; taste it after each spoonful to taste it For example, put in a square or two of solid chocolate and some marshmallows, then put it back in the microwave so the chocolate melts.

SUMMARY: Three quarter fill a mug with milk. Put this in your microwave for 50-60 seconds. Add a level teaspoonful of cocoa powder. Stir in the powder, then whisk it up to reduce lumps. Put the mug back in the microwave for 50-60 seconds. Stir your hot chocolate up. Add garnish if you desire. Put your hot chocolate in the microwave for 60 seconds and then take it out. Add a curl of whipped cream and a couple of grated chocolate curls. Enjoy!

Fill the largest pot you have with water and bring it to a boil. While it's still hot, pour the water over the entire area you dug up. To protect yourself and any other plants closeby, pour slowly and try not to splash the hot water. You may need to repeat the boiling water technique several times to kill all of the roots. After you pull or spray the plants, spread a 1 foot (0.30m) deep layer of compost, grass clippings, straw, or wood chips. Leave the sheet mulch on for a full season so it can function as a barrier, preventing any new poison ivy plants, while simultaneously rejuvenating the soil. To add an even stronger barrier, place cardboard underneath the sheet mulch or a layer of plywood over top of the sheet mulch. For example, you could cover the affected area with several layers of cardboard, then top it with about 1 foot (0.30m) of mulch. Check around the edges of the mulched area for any new growth. If you spot any offshoots, spray or dig them up immediately. Add more sheet mulch to the area to keep the plants from coming back. You'll know that the area is clear of poison ivy when you stop finding regrowth!
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Pour boiling water over the dug-up area to kill any hidden roots. Smother any new growth with a layer of sheet mulch. Monitor the area during the next few weeks for any new offshoots.