KIN Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I didn't send out *any* Christmas cards? Gasp! I seriously forgot all about it until last Sunday when I had a bunch of cards in my church mailbox. Now I'm thinking I'll just not do them this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I've been feeling simply horrible b/c we just can't afford to send out Christmas cards this year. In years past, we have a picture of the kids and a newsletter. This year, we can't afford the stamps, the pictures or the cost of ink to print the mass amounts of newsletters. It's sad. I love sending cards. I love giving gifts. But, it's not happening. If I can get my act together, I'll send out e-greetings to those whose email I have. Otherwise, a phone call or face-to-face greetings will have to suffice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 (edited) I didn't send out *any* Christmas cards? Gasp! I seriously forgot all about it until last Sunday when I had a bunch of cards in my church mailbox. Now I'm thinking I'll just not do them this year. Well, if you're a terrible person, can I grab the seat next to you? I didn't send out anything, either. On the other hand, I didn't *receive* any cards this year, either -- so there must be a lot of "terrible persons" out there. ;) Edited December 20, 2008 by Kris Shouldn't have said that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I didn't do any cards either. I've been sick so much lately, something had to slide. We'll be seeing 80 percent of the people who would be receiving a card over the holidays anyway. I think I will send out an email with some pics of the girls and a Christmas wish of some sort, though. Just so no one thinks they got cut from the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 No, you are not terrible. I only did a handful this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 We never do them, and frankly, I've never really seen the point in them. (Am I a scrooge or what?!) All I see is a lot of wasted paper from people I speak to pretty often anyway, and I just feel like a name on a list when I get cards from people I hardly ever speak to. Does that make you feel any better, or does it just make me look bad? :lol: Seriously though, most of my friends and family don't send holiday cards out, and I don't consider any of them bad people. Don't sweat it, save the effort for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 b/c I'd be the worst ever for not having ever sent a christmas card out in my entire life!:) not even one of those e-cards I never send cards out for any occassion except thank you cards I almost always remember to send a thank you card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 You know, over the last few years I've noticed a decrease in the amount of Christmas cards we receive. People we still see regularly and are friends with including family. Last year I limited my cards to people I wouldn't be seeing in person before Christmas. This year, I guess I'm terrible too. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 This year I am sending the cards I bought for last Christmas. Half of them were already addressed. :) I'm working on them now. I'm really terrible about keeping in touch so I figured I'd better at least send a card with a little bit of news about the family. I love getting Christmas cards - especially from the people I rarely, if ever, see. I love reading all the news and hearing how the kids and/or dogs are growing. I've been exchanging cards with one friend since we were in 6th grade (1969). It's always great to hear from her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I used to send out cards to all my relatives and sent out nice gifts too. I spent lots of time finding the right gift and making custom cards. I stopped that a few years ago when it dawned on me that nobody was putting that kind of thought into remembering me and my family. Not even cards from most. I tried thinking that I should feel good about 'giving' and not receiving however, after many years of that, it is kinda hard to ignore that I sent cards into a huge black hole. I stopped doing it and now we take that card and gift money and spend it giving to charity. I don't feel like a scrooge. It is just a case of us finding a more fulfilling holiday tradition. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I haven't sent any in years. The only ones this year are to my grandfathers and my housebound uncle. I actually like to receive cards -- especially family photos! -- and I keep meaning to get my act together and send them to everyone... But I'm afraid it's pretty low priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I usually send them out just before Christmas. They're on my list for Monday afternoon. We do the whole picture thing every other year, so this year no picture just a card. I usually send around 20 to 25 cards. It really only takes me about and hour or two to write them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 You know, after sending out 70 hand-stamped customer Christmas cards each year, I just don't want to make any more. I did make a few just for fun, but am only giving them to people I see -- no mailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I had a several boxes of Christmas cards, but they weren't in the Christmas boxes this year. I vaguely recall tossing them when I was decluttering the den last January. So I decluttered my to-do list by striking off mailing cards. I don't know why, but I just don't care about Christmas cards any more -- sending them or receiving them. RC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I didn't send out *any* Christmas cards? Gasp! I seriously forgot all about it until last Sunday when I had a bunch of cards in my church mailbox. Now I'm thinking I'll just not do them this year. What, is it too late? I was just thinking that I should get started... :D There are 12 days of Christmas, right? Don't I have till sometime in January??? :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 We keep in touch with far away friends all year with email, so I just don't see the point in sending cards. *If* I were to do any kind of card or letter this year, it would be via email. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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