Christmas Cards

Some people post an ad in a national newspaper saying that they are not sending cards, but wish all their friends and acquaintances Seasonal Greetings.
Some also add that, and invite others to do likewise, and donate what they would have spent on cards and postage to a selected charity.

We once had an email from a couple of friends, sent to all their contacts, telling us that they were donating to charity instead of sending cards, detailing the charity’s work at great length, and ending on the lines of So hey guys, what’s your excuse for not following our lead and supporting this great cause?

In the spirit of the season I refrained from replying that our “excuse” was that we prefer to give to the charities of our choice as well as keeping in touch with our friends at Christmas.

Ugh, MaggieMaybe, prime case of sanctimonious virtue signalling. With the ghastly ‘hey guys’ ? on top.

Yes. I’ve got to say we weren’t too upset about losing touch with them after that.

GrannyRose15

For me Christmas cards are an essential way of keeping in touch with old friends. I love to receive cards and read the little notes, or long tomes, that are included. It's often the only contact I have with people I haven't seen for years but have been important in my life in the past. It will be a long time before i give up sending them.

I feel the same as you GrannyRose
I always send cards to all friends, and the few relatives we have, plus neighbours.One of the nice things in the run up to Christmas are the cards plopping through the letterbox.

I agree with GrannyRose and lemongrove.Sending and receiving cards is a very important part of Christmas for me. In fact I will be sending more this year because of all the people we have been unable to visit due to the restrictions. It is possible to give to charity AND send cards.