Christmas cards...the lack thereof

Eenymeeny

We have a tradition of hand posting cards to neighbours in our street. Some I know well and others just acknowledge me as they walk past with their dogs! It is quite nice to 'keep in touch' but maybe it is a bit outdated.
I wouldn't know their email addresses so that link would die out if we stopped this tradition. Maybe I'll send them to the people I know and wait to see who doesn't send one to me this year...

Slinky

I do still send cards, it's on my list of things to prep this week as we have moved this year and some people won't know our new address yet. I have my trusty address book, which sadly reminds me of loved relatives and friends who I would dearly love to send a card, but they are no longer with us. So as I write my cards, I mentally wish the departed all the best at the same time.

VJsmum

I send about 5, if that. Elderly rellies…

Otherwise I post on social media wishing all friends and rellies season's greetings and donate the cost of cards and stamps to charity... It is usually £60, split between a local cinema that puts on a Christmas day event for people on their own and a homelessness charity. It's not particularly altruism, writing and sending cards is something I can't be arrised doing and it eases my conscience...

Katiehound

IMHO it's the cost of the postage-it's a killer. Then they are bits of card that get binned and celebrating (for the most part) a consumer fest!

I think I may post about 6. Deliver maybe 10? Generally people I see everyday do not qualify!!
Some years ago i told folk I would rather donate to a charity, so that's what I have done: given to Dogs for Good, Sightsavers, and other charities. They may only get £12- £15 but they do get GiftAid with it.

Everyone who has e-mail gets either a Jacquie Lawson card or a message from me and those without internet get a phone call

VfM4meplse

The numbers I post diminish year on year. They are always good quality "handmade" cards, but I admit standards have slipped and for the sake of being organised, it makes much more sense to post them second class.

I have a group of friends and we all exchange cards, I usually slip a small - but useful - gift inside. I have drawn the line at Secret Santa; now that really is a waste of money.

Pooky

We stopped sending them about 4 years ago and asked that we don't get sent any, everyone seems to have got the message now.

I hate the clutter of cards and just can't be doing with them.

VfM4meplse

Pooky wrote: »

I hate the clutter of cards and just can't be doing with them.

I really like thoughtful cards; so much better than presents you neither want, need, nor have the nerve to re-gift.

sillyvixen

I don't really send christmas cards, the only christmas cards we send are to hubby's granny as she requests a charity donation in lieu of a gift, and for niece and nephew as they ask for money (still send them a little somthing but a cheque goes in a card taped to the pressie), I also use a card for the nerdy voucher I give as part of my dad's Christmas present. so 4 in total!

KxMx

I've reduced what I send. Most can be hand delivered or go local scout post (30p). I like to drop one into GP Surgery, chemist, Library etc as a small thank you.

I did seriously consider stopping this year, due to environmental concerns, but as I buy mine direct from the local Cats Protection I didn't want them to miss out on the money raised.

VJsmum

KxMx wrote: »

I've reduced what I send. Most can be hand delivered or go local scout post (30p). I like to drop one into GP Surgery, chemist, Library etc as a small thank you.

I did seriously consider stopping this year, due to environmental concerns, but as I buy mine direct from the local Cats Protection I didn't want them to miss out on the money raised.

Just give them the money?