Nothing gets me in the holiday spirit
like pulling out my Christmas card list,
gathering up the stamps and address labels,
spreading my cards and envelopes on the table
and sitting down to send personal greetings
to friends and relatives.
When I was growing up in the 1950’s, we
always had a family Christmas card each
year. The cards traveled far and wide to
hundreds of people. There was a large
basket with holiday themed decorations
to hold the stacks of cards we received.
While I send far fewer cards today, I still
look forward to hearing back from people
and reading their notes scribbled inside.
Out of My Write Mind 
Oh… How wonderful. I used to send tons of cards. I can picture you sitting at the table, filling them out. I think I’ll get some and try again. ☃
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It takes time for sure, but I find it satisfying and it brings back fond memories of my parents and childhood. By the way, I think I gained a pound just looking at those pictures of your holiday meal!
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Oh yes, childhood. I used to love reading all the cards in my grandparents card baskets!
I’ll trade the pounds I gained eating it for the one you gained!! 🙂
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Definitely NOT old-fashioned. This is an art in itself and putting careful thoughts on sending card. Keep the tradition.
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Thank you. I intend to carry on.
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Now there’s a fond memory. We had the same thing and I always loved going thru the basket to see who sent what. These days an e-card seems the normal option but it’ s not nearly as much fun. Thanks for the memory!
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You are welcome. Yes, there is something special about holding a card in your hands. There is something to be said for tangible vs. virtual.
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It is still something I do every year as well. A tradition I hope never fades away.
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I’m glad to hear others are keeping the tradition alive.
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I use to do this as well but over the years I have dwindled down….each family member went there own separate ways and now I don’t do any Christmas cards but I do miss it.
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Yes, finding the time is the hard part.
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I also send less cards but I love writing them 🙂
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Some is better than none, is my motto!
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I still enjoy making my own cards. But postage is so prohibitive these days I send quite a lot of e cards too. But they’re no fun at all, even if I try to personalise them as much as possible
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Yes, I do think people like to have something they can hold and look at.
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