The period from Thanksgiving to Christmas is commonly called the “holiday season”. For some people it seems as if the holidays start on Thanksgiving and run non-stop through Christmas. Depending on your frame of mind, this can either be one big royal pain, or it can be your favorite time of year, filled with friends, family, and frivolity. If you are the kind of person you really enjoys Christmas, and all that leads up to it, you likely send holiday cards to your family and friends.
If you are considering going electronic this year with your holiday greetings, you might want to think twice about it. Yes, the world is going digital with many things, and yes, you can send an email or e-card very easily. But is that the way you want to convey your holiday message to those you care about? You know that receiving Christmas cards in the mail is a treat that makes you feel special. If you want your family and friends to experience that same feeling of joy, you will forget the e-card idea and go more traditional with Christmas cards that you handwrite and send through the mail.
In fact, you will want to make the cards that you send as personalized to each recipient as possible. One way to do this is to write a personal note inside each card; something that is unique to, or about, the person receiving that card. Another way to make each card personal is to select a Christmas card with a printed message that reflects what you want to convey to that person. Instead of buying a box of 100 identical cards, you could buy four boxes of 25 cards, giving you an assortment of messages. In fact, you might choose some that say “Merry Christmas”, and others that are more generic, like “Happy Holidays”, for those friends who may not celebrate Christmas.
One easy way to personalize your Christmas cards without a great deal of time spent is to enclose a family photo with your message. It will give your friends and relatives an opportunity to see how your family has grown and changed since the last time they saw you. They might even think of the photo as a little gift from you, which can be a great side benefit. There is nothing wrong with getting as much mileage out of that card as you can, saving time and energy during the busy holiday season.











