We mailed out our Christmas cards last week. We mail and receive fewer and fewer; is it today’s instant electronic communication or the price of stamps driving down the numbers? Perhaps it’s just another generational thing and the practice will disappear altogether in a few years. Sorry, Hallmark.
The big box of cards still sits in the dining room for a just-in-case situation. Sure enough, we received one from a next-door neighbor on Saturday. Of course I can’t remember if she sent us one last year, and no, I hadn’t sent her one. On Sunday I decided I wouldn’t mail one to her; I’m trying to decrease the mailing list, not increase it. And would it look insincere if I sent one? Kind of a pity card?
Today I caved and walked one to the mailbox – another silliness since she’s right across the driveway, but it seems more legit with a stamp on it. (No, I can’t just drop it in – they’re sealed to all but the postman.) I guess if that’s my biggest issue this holiday season I’m a lucky girl.
I hear you on sending and receiving fewer and fewer cards. Like you I have the just in case box out.
ReplyDeleteI hope your season (and the year to come) bring you nothing but good things.
Thank you! And to you as well.
DeleteAt this point I just return cards for ones I received! Keeps things nice for the people who still do it. I long ago gave up the long Christmas card lists. Of course outliving people will do that.
ReplyDeleteI think the Christmas card tradition is much less very year. We just don't use much snail mail anymore.
ReplyDeleteI think you could have just dropped one into her mailbox, that's what neighbours do here. Saves on stamps and time.
ReplyDeleteCould become a new Christmas tune: Here we come awaffuling.
ReplyDeleteSame here. It's over a buck to send a card.
I haven't mailed cards in years. Nowadays I'm in touch with most people electronically and it just seems unnecessary.
ReplyDeleteSo three cards arrived yesterday. I mailed out three in return today because the senders will like them.
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