Christmas Cards

“Missfoodlove”
That’s a great idea. Hospices are in dire need of funds. That’s where my money will be going this year.

We all need cheering up charities need money . . Send charity cards cheer everyone up. . Lets keep as many people in jobs as possible card manufacturers paper makers shop workers and our brilliant Posties

I make a few cards for close friends and family that know I love crafting. For the rest I buy charity cards. Cutting down this year though. A long email with a few photos will be sent to many.

Only photocard I did was of my garden one snowy morning. A rare scene in Cornwall! It was perfect for Christmas.

When we first went to Spain in the 70s there were no Christmas cards to be had so we had to make our own. Later with more Brits living there they were available.
In the past I used to send home made photo cards of country snow scenes or country churches. Only one person complained. She didn’t get a card from me the next year!

I love sending and receiving Christmas cards. Many charities are struggling due to the closure of their shops but most are selling their cards on eBay. Maybe send cards from a charity of your choice and include a photo? ?

I love sending and receiving Christmas cards. I have friends and relatives in other parts of the country that I rarely see and it is our way of keeping in touch. I get a lot of pleasure from displaying them and looking at them throughout the festive season. I always buy charity cards. I have never received a photo card and I wouldn’t dream of sending one myself.

I agree

I make my own cards- have done for years. I made them all last week so I am prepared now.
It was a lovely way to spend a couple of afternoons & they can all be personalised for the recipients. Costs very little- it is the postage that is expensive!

I don't think Nanamar was inviting judgement on whether her taste in Christmas cards is OK or utterly naff! There are some rather unnecessarily snooty comments on here!
If you always send photo cards (they're far more usual in the US, I gather) then just do so but with maybe the two of you. If you want to make light of this dreadful year, put Santa masks on or be Socially Distanced!

I’m in favour of sending (and receiving!) cards. I wouldn’t like to see this tradition die out. It’s lovely to get post and cards can be displayed as a reminder of our family and friends all through the season. Here’s my suggestion. Buy charity cards and slip a picture inside if appropriate. Then you can select who gets a photo and avoid any mixed messages.

I think, for me personally, I would be okay with getting cards like that from family members but not from anybody else. It could be seen as bragging a someone has suggested and not appropriate. Just send a Christmas card without anything else would be what I suggest.

Problem?? Buy ordinary cards like most people do. Preferably charity cards. Or send e-cards.

I’m heartened to see how many of you are sending Christmas greetings by email or text. It’s something I have been considering but wondered if it looked mean. I would normally buy charity cards and was considering still making a donation to the charity but sending the greetings by email and text. The cost of postage is just too much, especially with several friends and family overseas. I can only think of one person who isn’t online and I’ll send her a real card.

P.S. Home made Christmas cards are very special, in my opinion.

I like displaying cards at Christmas. They make the place look cheerful and that'll be even more important for me this year. I have to make sure my dog, Charlie, can't get at them because he will eat them if given half a chance. So, I'll be buying the brightest, cheeriest cards to send and, if I don't receive very many, I might hang a few of the bought one's up!

My daughter usually sends a photo card of the two boys in their santa/elf outfits and I save those each year. I wouldn't dream of sending a photo of myself. It would be a depressing nightmare trying to find a flattering one and everyone knows who I am so they don't need a picture to identify me!

I think this Christmas more than any other is where we need a lovely Christmas greeting and compliments of the season, I would send Charity cards with festive greetings sending cheer and goodwill with a Christmassy picture on the front whether it be traditional or contemporary.

I'm surprised by how many are anti it. I think it shows a lot of thought and effort to make your own card. I must admit I really don't like the round robin letters and find them nauseating! but a humorous card would be welcome (not a collection of holiday snaps though!) like someone suggested a picture taken in your garden or your pet?

Send a photo of just the two of you!

For fun and for this year, perhaps send pictures of the adults when they were children? Might bring a smile!

I've never received a photo card. If my true friends sent one, I would find it odd and rather show-offish. Sorry I'm not a fan and would rather donate to a charitable cause!

I agree with GreyKnitter. This year many charities are struggling and our money would be better spent giving a donation to something close to your heart. I shall send a few to elderly relatives and friends but electronic for everyone else.

Does covid virus hang around on paper? Just thought I’d ask ?

If you've got a cat, drape some tinsel on her and use a photo of that but I'm in agreement with those who don't advise the use of travel photos of yourselves.

Yeah... Buy charity cards instead.

Thank you for your very honest reply. I couldn't agree more and, actually even without Covid, why would anyone add to the climate and ecological emergency we already have by flying or going on cruises?