Another Holiday Card Comment-I don't do them

Anonymous
Thank you for assuaging my guilt. I thought I was the only one who had quit sending the "obligatory" Christmas greetings.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why are we talking holiday cards in Aug???


Are you kidding? I've already seen Christmas items for sale.


Really?!?! where?

I'm not trying to be sarcastic or mean. I'm totally serious. I just saw ads for fall items at CVS and thought that was early.
Anonymous
I would much rather get a letter and photo than just a card with a signed name!
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Its a hassle. Anyone else?

Who the heck cares? Everyone gets the same silly message and it just creates clutter. It seems to me to be just an annoying exercise. I keep the cards hanging around the house for a few days and then it all goes in the trash-what a waste.

I suppose, I can see the value of making a little "newsletter" recapping the year, but who all wants to read about where we went on vacation or who graduated or our darling new puppy?


Holiday cards are not a waste at all. The only thing that is wasted is youth on the young (Twain).

As we travel through our lives we make many friends and acquaintances. Unfortunately, our lives are so busy and our travels so broad that we are usually only able to remain in close contact with a relatively small circle of friends and family. The importance of those once a year holiday cards is that they give us an opportunity to let people know that even if we haven't seen them in several years, that they were once a part of our lives and that we still care about them.

As long as we send those cards we still feel a small connection with those people and as long as we feel connected, those relationships have not been lost.

Be careful what you waste. Be careful not to throw away the wrong things.
Anonymous
"As long as we send those cards we still feel a small connection with those people and as long as we feel connected, those relationships have not been lost."

Why do you need to send a holiday card to accomplish this goal?
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What a bunch of Grinches! If you don't want to do holiday cards, then don't. But why the demeaning comments about those who do?


Agree with PP. No one holds a gun to your temple and forces you to read so just toss. Why ruin someone else's Christmas? Just like the Grinch, your hearts are three sizes too small


Agreed. You get a few hundred pounds of unsolicited mail a year. Once a year you get a single card from people who care enough to recognize you, and it's like it's some big huge annoyance.
Anonymous
I agree, what's the big deal? Why is it a huge annoyance?
Anonymous
Halloween candy is already on display. You know that vendors have to stay one season ahead!

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why are we talking holiday cards in Aug???


Are you kidding? I've already seen Christmas items for sale.


Really?!?! where?

I'm not trying to be sarcastic or mean. I'm totally serious. I just saw ads for fall items at CVS and thought that was early.
Anonymous
That's not a connection - communicating once a year through these ridiculous newsletters.

I have friends and family all over the US and in Europe. We email and talk on the phone on a consistent basis.

Those newsletters are just an excuse to brag (or complain).

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Its a hassle. Anyone else?

Who the heck cares? Everyone gets the same silly message and it just creates clutter. It seems to me to be just an annoying exercise. I keep the cards hanging around the house for a few days and then it all goes in the trash-what a waste.

I suppose, I can see the value of making a little "newsletter" recapping the year, but who all wants to read about where we went on vacation or who graduated or our darling new puppy?


Holiday cards are not a waste at all. The only thing that is wasted is youth on the young (Twain).

As we travel through our lives we make many friends and acquaintances. Unfortunately, our lives are so busy and our travels so broad that we are usually only able to remain in close contact with a relatively small circle of friends and family. The importance of those once a year holiday cards is that they give us an opportunity to let people know that even if we haven't seen them in several years, that they were once a part of our lives and that we still care about them.

As long as we send those cards we still feel a small connection with those people and as long as we feel connected, those relationships have not been lost.

Be careful what you waste. Be careful not to throw away the wrong things.
Anonymous
Jesus Christ himself has been trolling these boards.

Anonymous wrote:Who is resurrecting all these old threads?
Anonymous
I think it is so sad with all of the problems in the world that someone would deride the sending of a pleasant Christmas or holiday card. I enjoy sending and receiving the cards. I like looking at the pictures people send of their children/dogs/houses/vacations, etc. Our society is really on the decline with everything being so negative all of the time.
Anonymous
Right on, 09:42. Christmas has become so materialized in my lifetime (I'm 57), by the time it actually gets here on Dec. 25th I'm Christmased out.
Personally, I've always wondered why people use this time to send updates about themselves and their families.
Why not do that during the whole year?
I realize not everybody celebrates Christmas, and maybe I'll get flamed for my post. That's alright; it doesn't bother me. Whoever it was here that mentioned that "Jesus is the Reason for the Season" was right.
Anonymous
The grinches are the same people who hate weddings on this board, apparently. Really people, isn't it time you enjoy life just a little bit? Why so miserable?
Anonymous
We send photo cards, no text. All people really want to see is our kids.
Anonymous
Chr*st---can we let this rest until after Thanksgiving? I still have Halloween costumes and other crap to obssess about.
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