Another peeve thread about Christmas Cards

[Planogirl]

My cards are just sitting here literally staring at me. And now I have to worry about how to sign them? I also don't put in the card dear whosit. I assume that they know that the card is for them. I do add Merry Christmas and have a great 2010 where appropriate though.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Oh Snap you little

I too sent out generic Christmas cards this year. It's a picture card of my DD that says: Wishing you Love, Joy and Happiness in the New Year, and signed [pre-printed] each of our names. My mom and IL's got the same card as everyone else, no personalization.

The way I feel about it is I spend time with these people throughout the year. They know how I feel about them, how important they are to me and my family and how much I cherish them. I believe in actions speaking louder than words. If my mom decided not to send Christmas cards one year, I wouldn't be the least bit offended that she didn't think of me. I know she loves me and a card won't change that. I tell her all the time how much I love her and how grateful I am for her. We spend the holidays together and I would much rather spend the holidays with my family, enjoying each other's company, than get a personalized card and be alone on the holidays.

I'm sorry you felt neglected and unimportant in your family's lives, and I'm sure that completely untrue.

And as long as we're personalizing:



Happy Birthday Snap!

 

[disney1990]

We sign our cards either Love (and our first names) or Merry Christmas (and our first names). If you don't know our last name, we shouldn't be sending you a card. Besides, it's on the return address label.

 

[C.Ann]

What if your closest family (mom, dad, daughter, sister, grandchild, whatever) lived hundreds or thousands of miles away? What if - for whatever reason - you hadn't seen them in a couple of years?

In the grand scheme of things it doesn't really matter how I do it - or the OP does it - it's a personal preference.. Posters have said they do the handwritten signature - either on all cards or only special cards - and others haven't.. I don't think anyone said that they throw out cards that aren't "handwritten" - it's simply different than that what they are accumstomed to receiving..

Right now there's a thread about who "texts" and who doesn't.. No right or wrong - just personal preferences..

Whoever would have thought such a benign topic would hit as many nerves as this thread has? Posters are discussing their personal preferences.. No one is saying, "You must do it my way.."

I love sending and receiving Christmas cards - even the ones that are stamped, pre-printed or whatever - with the exception of immediate family and a few very, very close friends.. I have not seen my sister since 2007 - she lives in another state - and I have no qualms stating that I would feel slighted (as would she) if we sent cards to each other pre-printed "Merry Christmas From The Jones Family" or something similar - with no reference to first names, "love", or whatever.. If my DGD were an adult - living on the other side of the country - there is no way I could (or would) send her a card signed, "Mary Smith".. To me that is very "odd" and "impersonal" for someone in my immediate family..

But again - these are my personal preferences.. Others are certainly free to do whatever they choose to do.. Doesn't make me right and them wrong or vice versa..

 

[momof1princess]

personally, i don't care if my neighbor or friends add anything personal to the cards they send, but seeing as how i only have ONE sibling, who is only allowed by his wife to see me and the rest of his family once a year, i don't think it would be too much to ask of my "D"SILto add a "love ya!" to their Christmas card. however, i do see everyone's point-if you have 200 cards to send out, adding something personal to each one would be a burden.
Sara Jayne-my apologies. my brother's wife is a VERY sore spot with me and with my family. we just received their card yesterday, and it's blankness was very much on my mind. you would think i'd be used to it after 10 years.

 

[AlleyKat]

I just got a card from my husband's brother and his family.

No "Dear So & SO" at the top.

Signed, love the "L________" family.


I send cards to their three sons for EVERY little occasion all year long, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, not to mention Christmas and Easter. I send a little money each time.

He has one brother, I think the least they could do is put our names at the top and sign their names at the bottom. Is it really too much to ask for a little personal touch to your one close relative?

Vent over.

I send so many cards, it would take me a month to "personalize" the inside of them!

I'm thrilled to receive cards, printed or personally signed.

 

[marlynnp]

Really?

I hate when someone write Dear so-and-so above the pre-printed message. I think it's so tacky - it's a preprinted greeting card company saying, stop trying to pass it off as a personal missive from your heart.

An actual note or letter written on the blank fold or back of the card IS a special touch but I know many don't have the time to do that so I certainly don't hold it against them.

 

[Plannin'Shannon]

This is one of our holiday cards this year.

Your daughter's adorable, and that's a beautiful picture. Incidentally, I love the idea of sending out a recipe along with the cards.

To me, this entire matter is a non-issue. A distant cousin of ours has five children. It takes a while to write out seven names on a card, especially if you're sending a large number of them. I don't feel slighted at all if they write "Love, The ______ Family."

Of course, they've solved this themselves by sending out photo cards with all of their names pre-printed this year.

 

[tar heel]

I think there are people on this thread with way too much time on their hands... If you worry or complain about how someone does their Christmas cards, what in the world do you do when an important issue comes up?

 

[snapppyd]

And to all, a good night! I'm going to Disney in the morning!! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, I know I will!

Sorry so many were offended by my words, but we are all entitled to our opinions. I thought it was better to vent it here than to cause any hard feelings "in real life".

Happy holidays,

Love,

SnapppyD

xoxoxoxo

 

[C.Ann]

And to all, a good night! I'm going to Disney in the morning!! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, I know I will!

Sorry so many were offended by my words, but we are all entitled to our opinions. I thought it was better to vent it here than to cause any hard feelings "in real life".

Happy holidays,

Love,

SnapppyD

xoxoxoxo

Hope you're feeling better than the other night.. Have a safe and fabulous trip!

 

[SCHBR'smom]

And to all, a good night! I'm going to Disney in the morning!! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, I know I will!

Sorry so many were offended by my words, but we are all entitled to our opinions. I thought it was better to vent it here than to cause any hard feelings "in real life".

Happy holidays,

Love,

SnapppyD

xoxoxoxo

Have a great trip, Snap!!! Can't wait to hear from you when you get back!

 

[kimmar067]

.... hmmmm, I usually send my Christmas cards out with a one dollar bill inside. My inscription reads:

"Here's a buck - I forgot to WRAP it..."











































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[MushyMushy]

Oh man, you guys are TOUGH!

I gave up sending cards out years ago. I was honestly rethinking this for this year, but then saw this thread and decided to forget it for another year. No, I'm not kidding!

 

[kimmar067]

Oh man, you guys are TOUGH!

I gave up sending cards out years ago. I was honestly rethinking this for this year, but then saw this thread and decided to forget it for another year. No, I'm not kidding!

....hey-y-y-y, what happened to your 'dog-with-the-tennis-balls-in-his-mouth' pic??

 

[snapppyd]

Hope you're feeling better than the other night.. Have a safe and fabulous trip!

tHANK YOU!!!

Have a great trip, Snap!!! Can't wait to hear from you when you get back!

Thank you!

.... hmmmm, I usually send my Christmas cards out with a one dollar bill inside. My inscription reads:

"Here's a buck - I forgot to WRAP it..."



olleyes1 [ ]


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Oh man, you guys are TOUGH!

I gave up sending cards out years ago. I was honestly rethinking this for this year, but then saw this thread and decided to forget it for another year. No, I'm not kidding!

Please, send them!!! I remember your dog also!!

 

[pixie dust 112]

I think it's weird for a card from a sibling to be signed that way. Wouldn't bother me from a friend who you aren't as close with, but from your brother in law's family....weird!

 

[MushyMushy]

....hey-y-y-y, what happened to your 'dog-with-the-tennis-balls-in-his-mouth' pic??

That isn't me, but I know who you're talking about..... oh, it's on the tip of my brain!

I really like her too. Is she still here?

 

[kimmar067]

That isn't me, but I know who you're talking about..... oh, it's on the tip of my brain!

I really like her too. Is she still here?

...saw-ry...thought that was YOUR poochie....I can't think of her 'name' either...

 

[kimmar067]

...BTW ~ love the AKL pic in your siggie...