Ways to Cut Back on Christmas Cards

Christmas, despite being one of the most important Christian holidays, often gets a bad rap for making people stressed out. We bring it on ourselves, don’t we? We just seem to want to do everything: buy the perfect gifts, make homemade cookies, and send cards to everyone on our mailing list. The problem, of course, is that we run out of time.

Perhaps the following tips will help you save time for one of those busy Christmas items, and that’s is the sending of cards. How to cut back? Read on.

Send Only to Those You Don’t See
Do you really need to send a Christmas card to that friend you see every Wednesday or the next door neighbor? Rather than send to your entire list, focus on the people you rarely see. Those are the folks that will cherish an update.

Forget About Cards Entirely
It’s a radical concept, isn’t it? You’d think you’d want to see some…. but once you make up your mind to stop sending cards, you can focus on other great things like giving of your time to a good cause.

Send an E-Greeting
While I’m not a fan of email greeting cards, you could send an electric note to friends telling them you are going green this year and skipping handwritten cards.

Make Some Phone Calls
How about a few phone calls to loved ones in the days before Christmas? There is nothing like hearing the sounds of someone you love on the phone. It makes everyone feel closer together and far less lonely.

Make a Website Greeting
Many people have a website or blog of some sort today. Why not direct your friends and family to the website, and write out a nice thought or note to each one.

There are many ways to cut back on Christmas cards, but most of all, don’t feel guilty about your choice. Send the cards if you are really in the mood and have the time. If you decide not to, do so happily and don’t let guilt ruin your holiday.

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