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Christmas Cards

OhioAngel — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 12:33:04 GMT

Will you be sending cards this year? And have you shortened your card list? Over the last few years some people that we exchanged cards have stopped sending. A few only are sending holiday wishes via Facebook.

My card list to send is around 17 now. I can understand since postage is increasing sadly. I will still send to these people and if I dont get a card I will stop sending too. I think it is sad these days that many are not sending cards of any kind anymore and letters are a thing of the past. I actually have a few pen pals that write actual letters lol.

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FrostyBabe1 — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 12:38:21 GMT

At one time, my list was well over 150, separated into business and personal. It shrank considerably over the past 5-6 years to the point where it’s unlikely that I’ll be sending any. I’ve neither the time or the inclination to bother with it.

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panda1234 — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 12:42:59 GMT

@OhioAngel It makes me very sad too, it was a big part of Christmas. We would look forward to the mail everyday and the cards got hung up. My list went from 55 to now 22. I will stop sending if people do not send this year. Yes it is $$ but we only do it once a year.

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alicedee — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 12:44:10 GMT

I usually mail out about 25-30 cards. Sadly, every year another elderly relative is gone, so my list slowly shrinks. I don't care if I get a card in return or not..I enjoy sending the cards and writing notes in them.

In the past I have handed out cards to sibs and children at our family Christmas party. We probably won't have the party this year, so I will be mailing those.

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OhioAngel — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 12:46:11 GMT

I always felt that once a year I dont mind spending the money for stamps and cards. I can get very nice cards at Walmart or other places so that is not an issue. When I used to help my Mom with addressing their cards, they used to send over 100 that included my Dads co workers and people at his work, neighbors and more. Oh yes and some friends and family that have passed on, its so sad. Those were the days.

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Witchy Woman — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 12:48:21 GMT

@OhioAngel

I'm one of those people that still sends cards for various holidays. I have a small group that I've sent to for years.

My Christmas list is around 20. Like most of you, it used to be larger.

Sadly, most of the folks I send to never reciprocate, and haven't for several years now. I kept sending just the same, but must admit to being discouraged at not hearing back.

Was just thinking about my Halloween cards (it's my birthday), but uncertain I'll even bother anymore.

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 12:53:08 GMT

I am sending this year. I think year, more than ever, it's important to stay in touch.

And working from home now, I have more time to send them out and put a personal note in each.

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NickNack — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 12:55:44 GMT

I still send Christmas cards. I love receiving them. Like others have said, my list has dwindled down to almost nothing. I sent under 20 last year.

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Snowpuppy — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:02:05 GMT

@VaBelle35 truly, this year it's important !

I often wonder what exactly people are doing for the holidays that they don't send cards, don't write a note of thanks for a gift, don't cook, don't use their china, don't 'bother'?

Then they post "I'm sooooo alone".

SMH

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OhioAngel — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:03:25 GMT

Yes it is discouraging to not get cards back from those we send. If I send and I will give it two years and if still no card back I just stop. By then it is obvious they dont care about cards. Now days it seems more are interested in sending out a Facebook greeting since it is easier.

I still send actual Birthday cards to friends and family. I used to send them Easter cards, Halloween cards, Thanksgiving and even New Years!

But now just Birthday and Christmas. I do miss getting a bunch of cards at the Holidays.

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catter70 — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:04:47 GMT

Yes, I will, though, I don't have many to send. Maybe 12, is all.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:06:15 GMT

I do plan on sending cards this year, as I always have, but the list is going to be substantially smaller.

I bought the cards last year so I already have them and plan to order the woodland stamps from the post office, once they're available.

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CelticCrafter — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:08:53 GMT

I stopped sending any and all Christmas cards years ago.

Cards to immediate family only are hand delivered with their gifts.

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JYWilliams — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:21:22 GMT

Yes I'll mail anywhere from 20 to 22 cards. My list is a lot smaller compared to years ago.

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Goldengate8361 — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:28:45 GMT

with cuts in post office funding and capabilities, looks like you will need to get them in the mail soon to get there by the holiday......Just saying......

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Boehm Collector — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:34:07 GMT

@OhioAngel I used to send approximately 200 Christmas Cards at one time. But I have been reducing the number each year. I have been weeding out people who don't send cards to me. Last Christmas I was down to about 40.

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Anonymous032819 — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:31:21 GMT

It's too soon to think about X-mas.

I'll be sending out exactly zero cards.

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Catch71 — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:38:38 GMT

Yes, I will send them as usual. My list is down to about 50 cards now. Was well over 100 at one time. I get from the same people every year and enjoy reading them. Most are family picture cards now that people have made. I still buy the boxed cards. Years when I do not get a card from people who usually send them I fear something is wrong and it usually is. Sad to cross off friends and relatives who have passed from my list. I lost my childhood friend this year and will miss her card this year, we were friends since we were 5 years old. She always caught me up with her news of her children and grandchildren and I did the same.

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Mominohio — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:39:18 GMT

I still send cards and probably always will.

My list has shortened, because so many I sent to have passed on. I loved sending to older relatives, they still appreciated the time honored tradition and I would continue to send to them even when they stopped.

We had a lot of 'friends' during the child raising and school years that have now left our lives because the kids grew up and apart, as did we parents. I sent for many years to many of them, but was getting no response, and figured they had moved on, so I now have as well.

I often see things about sending to rest homes, or someone that makes the news or social media and is asking for cards for someone, and I like to do that as well.

I think especially for people who don't use technology, getting something in the mail that isn't a bill or junk is such a bright spot in their day. It is to me. I still love to receive a card, a letter or a real invitation.

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Eileen in Virginia — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:55:58 GMT

I don't send out that many Christmas cards. Last year I sent e-Christmas cards and it worked out really well. I subscribe to American Greetings cards for $19 per year and send birthday cards throughout the year at no additional cost. So I don't have to worry about the cost of stamps. They have a wide variety of cards and you can customize your message as appropriate to each recipient. I still send a few hard copy cards to some older relatives who don't use computers, but it's e-cards for everyone else.