Comments on: Christmas Card Controversy

By: Marcia

Marcia — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:31:49 +0000

We don't do holiday cards normally, though I have been known to send an emailed card. Marcias last blog post..Cans For Comments I won't send the e-mailed cards, because there has been so much spam associated with them. I will e-mail folks, but that's about the size of it.

By: TeaMouse

TeaMouse — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:54:45 +0000

I think if I had that many I`d be concerned too, but we don`t. One thing to think about is that you can re-use cards. They can be made into nifty little gift boxes or I like to use them for tags for next year`s gifts - you can get creative with cutting and fancy scissors and that cuts costs down. I`ve not spent that much money on cards but I am always happy with what I get. TeaMouses last blog post..Shopping done - baking just getting started A long time ago, I did all those things. You are much "craftier" than I am. Yet, even with the re-using of cards & making of your own, that postage just eats us alive.

By: Thorne

Thorne — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:51:33 +0000

I haven’t sent a Yule card in a few years. The really sad thing is that I keep buying them anyway. But see… I buy the really expensive ones made of post consumer waste after the holidays, when they are marked down to 25%. And I’ve saved every lef tover card for 20 years, (as did my grandma) so I also have quite a collection of seriously vintage cards…
So each year when I drag out all the Yule decorations I oooh and ahhh over my collection. I think seriously (or at least I convince myself it’s serious) about sending some for about a minute or two, and then I either a.) sit them where I can get at them if I actually decide to send some (serious denial here) or b.) get exhausted just thinking about it and put them away again until next year.
Someday…

Thornes last blog post..Only The Good Friday #6

Use them as decorations Unless you really want to keep the postal workers in business…

By: rositta

rositta — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:13:14 +0000

I a so with you on this one, I’m not sending any out this year either…ciao

Too darned expensive, isn’t it? Folks will know we love them anyway

By: Jennymcb

Jennymcb — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:56:53 +0000

I wrote a comment and hit a wrong button, so here goes again.
I do pictures of the boys for cards for family and distant friends. But your post and the following comments have inspired me to send an electronic greeting to my cousins and donate $20 to the food bank.

Your post once again inspired mine today, Remind me again: Christmas Date….enjoy your eggnog.

http://jennymcb.blogspot.com/2008/12/remind-me-again-christmas-date.html

Jennymcbs last blog post..To Market, to market- not me on Black Friday!!

I’ll enjoy the eggnog for sure. And, I LOVE the idea of sending a donation instead of cards! Great thought.

By: Jenni

Jenni — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:15:41 +0000

I’m pleased to say I said no to Christmas cards this year. I am going to take a family picture, load it on my blog, and wish everyone a Merry Christmas there. I just don’t have the strength to think of everyone to send cards to.

We are guilted into returning the favor. I see it as a waste. I would rather you take the money on cards and buy clothes for a shelter or take food to a food pantry. Take the almost $40 and buy food for the needy. Take the $40 and buy a coat for a kid at your kid’s school that you know needs one. Do something useful with the money. Then jot me an email telling me that you decided to donate in my name. I would be happy with that. Who wouldn’t?

We are so blessed. We have so much more than we will ever need. Why not give some of those blessings to others?

Jennis last blog post..Oceans

I agree with you wholeheartedly! We ARE blesses, and we should share when we can. I know that not sending cards is unthinkable for some folks, but if it’s what they want to do, I have no problem with it. It’s just not what I want to to do!

By: carol g

carol g — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:14:49 +0000

I DO send out Christmas Cards. Often I complain about it, but I have distant family (distant in space and emotional ties – long story). Still I want them to know that I love them and a card at this time of year let’s them know we are still related (whether they like it or not). I also have friends who live a long distance and a little note of holiday greetings is cheaper than a gift. I buy those cheapy cards and brighten them up myself (add glitter, color them in or add a small picture of some distant place hubby and I have been during the year). I keep an updated list of labels on my computer and print out the ones I am going to use.

carol gs last blog post..Babby the Cat

It’s OK by me if YOU send cards. If it’s what makes you happy, if it’s easier than calling someone, if it is a tradition you just can’t relinquish. Go for it. Maybe I’m just being anti-social, but it no longer works for me…so I’m letting it go (the husband will probably pick up the slack! )