Christmas Card Etiquette

In this fast paced, technology driven world that we live in, one tradition still rings true at the Holidays- the annual Christmas card.  Make sure that your ‘one correspondence a year’ with those you rarely see, will make a statement.  Follow our Do’s and Don’ts for sending the perfect Christmas card that will leave them smiling right through the New Year.

• Choose an appropriate card for your recipient.   Don’t send a Christmas card to a Jewish friend, but rather choose a Hanukkah card for them instead, or a generic ‘Happy Holidays’ sentiment.
• Mail cards early.  The ideal time for mailing Christmas cards is the first week of December.  A card that arrives on Christmas Eve sends the message that the person may have been forgotten or the card was an afterthought.
• ALWAYS hand-address your Christmas cards. Nothing screams GENERIC card louder than a printed font on a pre-pasted label.  If you want to practice proper Christmas card etiquette, the recipient’s address must be hand-written.
• Don’t send E-cards as substitute for real cards.  It is perfectly acceptable to send an E-card but ONLY when you are responding to one sent to you.  Never send an E-card instead of a paper card.
• Hand-write a note. If you have a few extra minutes, handwrite a short note on the inside.  This gives your cards a personal touch and speaks volumes to the recipient that you took the time to give each card attention.
• Always include your return address.  This is Christmas card etiquette 101.  This will ensure that the recipient has your current address, and it makes it handy when they may want to send a card back to you.
• When signing your cards, use the rules of etiquette.  If it’s a family card, always start with the Father’s name first, followed by the Mother’s then the children in descending order of age.

Christmas cards should bring joy and cheer.  Set aside a couple hours the first week of December and add a little personal touch to your cards.  The result will be a warm feeling on the other end when they reach your family and friends.

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