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Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

Callie123 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:33:03 GMT

Oh, I love all cards, and it doesn't bother me a bit when someone sends a card with just their name on it. After all, when you're signing and addressing your Christmas cards, it's pretty hard to find the time to write a note on each of 50-100 or more of them. Especially when folks are so busy these days. Just getting the card is a wonderful, thoughtful gesture, to me. And yes, some are from folks I only hear from maybe once a year. Still, it's nice to know they remember that we knew each other in the past, and know they still think of us occasionally.

Here's one for you though. I just got a gift in the mail this morning from someone I haven't seen, spoken to, or corresponded with for probably 40 years. It was a simple gift, with a note--and was lovely remembrance of our childhood. He said such lovely things about our family, that I just sat and cried when I read the enclosed note.

Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

pamela60 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:11:04 GMT

BrytEyz:

"Be kinder than neccessary; for everyone you meet is going through some kind of struggle."

Receiving a Christmas card means a lot to me, even if it contains no more than a signature. I know that everyone is busy these days, and rarely are any of us able to accomplish all that we would like to. So when someone takes the time to address a card to me and drop it in the mail, it sends the message that I am in their thoughts. Until we are able to find the time to spend time catching up with one another, that small message is enough to warm my heart.

I wouldn't dream of insisting on all or nothing.

Well said...

Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

JoBlank_CO — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:41:25 GMT

Most of our Christmas cards are from people we don't hear from during the rest of the year. I don't think we get any that only have a signature...most of them have a nice long letter included in the card so we can catch up since the previous year.

Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

mockingbird_ca_f — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:15:17 GMT

i have a friend who sends me a christmas card and a letter to give me updates on the family..and she doesn't celebrate christmas..because i do..she always sends me a pretty card...i have a childhood friend who sends me pictures of her kids..i look forward to both..

Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

buckeyenut — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:48:18 GMT

I usually try to write something to everyone. However, I love receiving cards and I don't mind if all I get is a signature. It is the thought that counts. I really do enjoy getting the Christmas Newsletters that some send.

Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

BrytEyz — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:44:11 GMT

"Be kinder than neccessary; for everyone you meet is going through some kind of struggle."

Receiving a Christmas card means a lot to me, even if it contains no more than a signature. I know that everyone is busy these days, and rarely are any of us able to accomplish all that we would like to. So when someone takes the time to address a card to me and drop it in the mail, it sends the message that I am in their thoughts. Until we are able to find the time to spend time catching up with one another, that small message is enough to warm my heart.

I wouldn't dream of insisting on all or nothing.

Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

shelleyjCA2AZ — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:31:10 GMT

LOL...forgot about aunt FLO....as I haven't seen her since I was 35....LOL

okay how about Uncle Zeke.....

Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

stewiesmom — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:29:30 GMT

I would think Aunt Flo would be a topic best left undiscussed in a Christmas letter! LOL!!

Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

kaye12000or — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:21:44 GMT

YOu don't know AuntFlo??

Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

shelleyjCA2AZ — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:42:52 GMT

I hear ya.....I have the problem with 2 we only hear from them at christmas and it's the christmas letter...talking about folks we don't even KNOW....like who the heck is Aunt Flo???? lol

Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

FourthTry — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:40:31 GMT

I get cards like that with only the name signed even though I haven't talked to the person in years. I decided that I'm not sending cards out this year for that reason. At least put a short note in the card.

I envision someone just "getting the job done" by addressing a card to me and signing it. Doesn't make sense.

Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

Aashlee — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:37:09 GMT

I agree if the card is just signed with no other detail. But most of those from whom I hear on Christmas only always enclose a personal note or holiday letter. Our day-to-day lives may not intersect, but we still care about each other and want to know that everyone is well. Staying in touch is a good thing because -- who knows? -- your lives may intersect again, and keeping the relationship going will help that rekindling of friendship.

The Christmas card mailing is a welcomed ritual that helps keep us all in touch.

Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

Orisleuth_MN — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:36:02 GMT

I like getting cards even if it is just a signed name. They thought of me enough to send me one. Many send picture cards so I at least get to see a picture.

Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

kaye12000or — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:19:51 GMT

I agree that you certainly don't need to feel obligated to spend the time and money sending a return card to someone who only signs their name. I do try to make each card personal if I think the recipient is interested enough to read what I have to say. I usually don't just sign my name unless I send the card only under obligation, or if I see the person often enough that they know what is going on in our lives.

Re: Do you hear from some people only at Christmas?

partot — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:46:49 GMT

Totally agree. If I am not worthy of your thoughts the rest of the year, don't bother to remember me during the holidays. And that goes for my funeral as well... don't come to grieve for me after I'm dead if you don't rejoice with me while I'm alive! It's as simple as that.