Why do people send Christmas newsletters?

[Anonymous]

In the age of social media, why do people send a multi-page, type written newsletters with photos embedded? I don't know what to do with this mailed paper newsletter or even why the family sent it. There was no 'news' that we didn't know, maybe some humble bragging in the pages. If they send it to people who don't know the family's 'news', then they probably don't care about the family 'news'. What is the purpose of end of year news letter? Why do people still do this? What are we supposed to do with it? How do we respond? Should we send a letter or card back? Text or email?

Can someone explain this? How do we respond?

[Anonymous]

Oh my.

[Anonymous]

Most of my friends and family aren't on social media, so a lot of it is news to me. I like getting them, I read it, learn some things, and then throw it away. What else would you do with it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most of my friends and family aren't on social media, so a lot of it is news to me. I like getting them, I read it, learn some things, and then throw it away. What else would you do with it?

Usually when someone sends a holiday card, you are supposed to send one back? Maybe you are supposed to write a newsletter back to the sender.

[Anonymous]

It's like a chain letter. You are supposed to create a newsletter of your own and mail it out.

[Anonymous]

I receive a few, and neither we nor they use social media, so it's a nice way to catch up with people who we don't otherwise keep in touch with or see annually.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's like a chain letter. You are supposed to create a newsletter of your own and mail it out.

No, it isn't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most of my friends and family aren't on social media, so a lot of it is news to me. I like getting them, I read it, learn some things, and then throw it away. What else would you do with it?

Usually when someone sends a holiday card, you are supposed to send one back? Maybe you are supposed to write a newsletter back to the sender.

No.

[Anonymous]

A thank you card or newsie type letter in response.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most of my friends and family aren't on social media, so a lot of it is news to me. I like getting them, I read it, learn some things, and then throw it away. What else would you do with it?

Usually when someone sends a holiday card, you are supposed to send one back? Maybe you are supposed to write a newsletter back to the sender.

No.

Yes, that would be rude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A thank you card or newsie type letter in response.

No, you don't send a thank you card for a letter. Are you trolling? Or just nuts?

[Anonymous]

It's bad luck not to respond with a newsletter or card.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A thank you card or newsie type letter in response.

No, you don't send a thank you card for a letter. Are you trolling? Or just nuts?

If someone makes the effort and expense to send something in the mail, you must respond in kind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A thank you card or newsie type letter in response.

No, you don't send a thank you card for a letter. Are you trolling? Or just nuts?

If someone makes the effort and expense to send something in the mail, you must respond in kind.

You can send a holiday card or letter, at the same time, for the holidays. Not a thank you card.

SMH

[Anonymous]

I love these letters! We get a few per year from good friends who live out of town or abroad.

Far more people did them before social media. It was typical in my parents' circle of relatives and friends.