If you’re like me, sending Christmas cards is still something I look forward to doing each year. The task normally involves a weekend of my time. First, you need to create a list of names you send cards to, then choose the right Christmas card, then write the card, and finally mail it. The hurdle I run into every year is choosing the right Christmas card for the right person. If you’re like me, you have all sorts of people on your list, from religious guys to kids, all of whom need their own type of card. So what is the best and easiest way to organize your holiday card activities?
What works best for me with my holiday card list is grouping them into categories and then I buy cards to reflect that category. Religious cards are one of the most popular options on the market, with many different styles to choose from based on religion. You can’t miss the children’s Christmas cards as they have pictures of Santa Claus and presents on the front. Traditionally themed cards are always popular and it’s hard not to miss them since they always come in traditional holiday colors. I’m a fan of destination themed cards, for example Australian Christmas cards. The cards depict Santa Claus crossing the desert with kangaroos and kolas in the background. These cards warm the hearts of family and friends who live in cold places during the holiday season. Snowflake cards are great if you have people who live in warm clients. Many of these countries dream of having a white Christmas. So why not bring them some Northern Christmas cheer?
Another popular thing that I include with my Christmas cards is the Christmas letter. Many people make fun of the Christmas letter, but I think it’s a perfect way to share the news of the year. The trick is not to make the Christmas letter too long, otherwise people will get bored.
I know we’re all busy, but I’m not a fan of buying one card for everyone. I think it takes away from the spirit of the Christmas season. And my last tip for buying Christmas cards is not to leave it until the last minute. There’s nothing worse than running around the stores trying to buy cards and all you’re left with are boring, generic Christmas cards.