Sending Christmas thank you cards is a significant part of spreading cheer during the holiday season. Many people do it and for good reasons.
Sending Christmas cards is a tradition that dates back to the 19th Century. With over 200 years of tradition, it seems it will continue into the future.
You should definitely also send your loved ones a Christmas card for the following reasons:
A Tangible Connection
A Christmas card offers a chance to connect with friends and family in a tangible way. A card is something you hold, smell, see, and feel which is what your loved ones want from you.
A tangible connection is especially important if you don’t see much of your family and the Christmas card is one of the few avenues of communication you have.
A holiday greeting during the cold month of December is a warm reminder that someone cares for you. It is perfect for long-distance relationships where such a small gesture can mean so much.
Handwriting Offers a Personal Touch
In the modern age, we are sending texts, video chatting, and calling each other but we still feel an element of impersonality in these communication methods. There is something unique about reading something someone has written on paper with their hands.
A handwritten card or letter offers a personal touch in an otherwise impersonal world. It certainly beats sending mass Christmas cards through email just so you can reach everyone.
It does not matter if your handwriting is legible, though it would be helpful if it were. It is the thought that counts here.
Update Your Family Photo
The holidays give everyone a unique opportunity to upgrade their family photos. Most Christmas photo cards will include a family photo and it is your chance to shine.
Therefore, the Christmas photo can serve the purpose of spreading the news of your growth to your loved ones. It will especially be useful if you have young kids who grow rapidly each year or have a new addition to your family.
If you have been losing weight, got contact lenses, or shaved your ten-year-old beard, you can showcase it all in the Christmas photo card.
Send a Gift
The best way to send a Christmas photo card is to pair it with a gift. Sending a gift is also a great way of spreading good cheer during the holidays.
The best gifts to send are those that fit in the envelope and can be redeemed for whatever the recipients like. Gift cards and coupons are great choices in this regard.
So, if you have something special for a loved one, Christmas time is the best time to send it.
Store Memories
Christmas cards are a great way to store memories particularly if the photo is of fun times with family. A card can be kept safely for years to come.
Looking back at the card with nostalgia may encourage you to be more loving to your family. It may also spur you on to try new things.
Your family and friends will also keep the card as a gentle reminder of you.