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Christmas Cards this year?

lovesrecess — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:27:37 GMT

I had planned on scaling back the number of Christmas cards I send out this year...but have decided I may send even a few more now. I think of so many older friends from church, which we can't attend right now, and other former colleagues who have retired...we are all in the same situation but many are widows and are truly alone. They have been for months. I think a lovely Christmas card would brighten their day...and I love the idea of doing that since I can't be with them. Do you plan on sending any at all this year?

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mare54 — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 07:10:10 GMT

Yes! I think this year is so crazy, it will be nice to send and receive a card.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 07:16:06 GMT

I will send out but 20 and under. I always thought sending Christmas cards was a tradition but with the rise in the cost of stamps people stopped sending.

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gidgetgh — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 07:48:27 GMT

I am planning on sending them this year. In fact, I've already addressed them. I cut back a few, but it's basically other same amount as last year;

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Nonametoday — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 08:31:53 GMT

@lovesrecess wrote:
I had planned on scaling back the number of Christmas cards I send out this year...but have decided I may send even a few more now. I think of so many older friends from church, which we can't attend right now, and other former colleagues who have retired...we are all in the same situation but many are widows and are truly alone. They have been for months. I think a lovely Christmas card would brighten their day...and I love the idea of doing that since I can't be with them. Do you plan on sending any at all this year?

@lovesrecess That sounds like an excellent idea. That will make them feel better and will make you feel much better. I always feel good when I do something for my fellowman, especially the elderly (like myself) or needy.

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godi — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:09:09 GMT

I haven't done this is years. I think this year is different and I want my family and friends to know we miss them and appreciate them so, yes I will send them out this year.

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ninjawife — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 11:56:44 GMT

I always send cards to family and friends that I don't usually see over the holidays. This year there will be even more people I will not see so I will probably send more cards.

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AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:45:45 GMT

I've sent cards for as long as I can remember. I will send cards again this year. Every year I seem to send less. I get disappointed when year after year I send to some who never return any. I eventually do drop them from the list. These are usually people who I haven't seen in years and years or hears from in years and years, but still would like to hear from occasionally. However, I guess they don't feel the same. This year I will drop a few more from the list. It takes time and effort which I don't mind doing. And not to mention, stamps are expensive. I love getting cards so much, especially over the holidays.

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Twins Mom — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:58:11 GMT

@lovesrecess

You make really good point about reaching out a bit more and I couldn't agree more. I would think the cards would be much appreciated. I was also thinking that adding a few sentences would be enjoyed. It does not have to be a letter, but a few words of positivity and\or humor would be lovely. I had been giving it a thought and will be sharing what I have learned this year (how to grocery shop on line, how I enjoy walks, etc). Sounds a bit corny, I guess, but want to make some connection.

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kaydee50 — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:07:50 GMT

Haven't sent cards in years. I either call or email people during the holidays.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:44:42 GMT

Just a few.

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catter70 — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:52:19 GMT

I don't send a lot, but yes, I will send them, as usual.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:56:17 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
Haven't sent cards in years. I either call or email people during the holidays.

@kaydee50

i am doing the same thing also. i have not sent cards out in about ten years and now with the issues with USPS i am not about to start again. i LOVE doing my holiday phone calls between thanksgiving and new years. hearing peoples voices or seeing them on my computer screen or phone puts a real smile on my face.

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Miss Pepsi — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:57:29 GMT

I love sending and receiving cards. I always send a bunch and am even in a facebook group where we exchange cards.

I send close to 200 every year. I love doing it. This year its a little bittersweet for me but also think it is therapeutic for me to do so.

Normally by now mine are done and ready to go, this year having a little trouble getting into it but they will all get done. International cards will go out probably next week. Stateside those cards will go out the day after Thanksgiving.

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RespectLife — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:29:47 GMT

I always send Christmas cards to shut ins, the elderly, the sick and those going through a hard time.

I never expect a card back from any of them. Just want them to know they are loved and not forgotten.

I know for a fact since I have rec'd feedback, that they are greatly appreciated.

This year will be no different.

I stopped sending them to family members I am in constant contact a long time ago.

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LindaSal — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:17:42 GMT

I have always sent Christmas cards and I will again this year. Like others my list has gotten shorter over the years but that's alright, I still enjoy doing it. We are not on social media and do not spend a lot of time with emails so it's a nice gesture I feel. I just pick a rainy cold day, sit by the fireplace and start addressing the cards. I love Miles Kimball cards and usually order those with our names printed on the inside, it's a little less writing that way. I always try to get a cute looking vintage type of card with a simple message.

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Mominohio — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:21:08 GMT

I always send Christmas cards, and will continue to do so this year. I think I will send a few more than last year, as others have noted, because of the virus and not seeing many people like we usually might have.

I love sending cards, and receiving them.

Sad to say, that for every 25 cards I send, I might get only one in return these days. Most of the older people in my family have passed, and the younger ones (those in their 60's even) don't find value in doing it I guess.

Doesn't matter, I still send them.

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DiAnne — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:23:42 GMT

I always send Christmas cards and I love to receive them also. I send them to people I do not see over the holidays (there will be a few more this year!).

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CherryHugs — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:29:40 GMT

I like to send and receive cards. I will be sending less than last year. I bought the cards this week and will plan to mail a little earlier this year.

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wagirl — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:34:17 GMT

I haven't sent xmas cards out in a few decades---I don't get many either and then, I toss them--kind of a waste of $$ and resources---I do send some greetings via a greeting card app----geez I think I still have boxes of cards somewhere---should give them away or recycle them