8 Old and New Ways to Send a Holiday Card

Now is the time to gather holiday card ideas. Whether you have your own holiday card tradition or are looking for new card ideas, you have many options for sending a greeting this holiday season. However you choose to communicate, sending a holiday greeting is a great way to stay in touch with those whom you’ve shared a meaningful connection with this year.

Here is a list of holiday card options to consider. Pick one, or a few, and get started!

• Pre-packaged holiday cards from the store. There is no shame in these. Try to make them a little more personal by adding a note to the recipient.
• Holiday letter on themed stationery. With the letter, you can add as much or as little information as you would like. It is common to use the letter to sum up the year for a family, or make announcements. Although, please remember, not everyone will be as thrilled to hear the details about each tooth that Jimmy lost.
• Homemade holiday cards. With today's plethora of pretty papers and card-making supplies, you can let your creativity run free here. Start thinking of ideas.
• Have holiday cards personalized and printed. There are many places that will do this for you now. They usually will include a printed message inside that you have written.  Many services will even supply postage and mail the cards out for you.
• Photo holiday card. I am always a little disappointed when a Christmas card comes in the mail from people I don't see often and there is no picture. A photo card is an attractive way to go, but don't forget to include a personal note or letter!
• Purchase your holiday cards through a charitable organization. Visit Cards that Give for an impressive selection of cards that will benefit quite an array of organizations, and ultimately, people.
• Holiday eCards. While eCards may not be a traditional method for sending holiday cards, they make both a good time-saving and money-saving option. There is a growing variety of eCards available. Electronic communication beats no communication.
• Send a family moment as a holiday card using the Cozi Family Journal. Create a special family journal entry just for the occasion, including a festive greeting and a special picture. From there, send the email card to as many on your list as you'd like. Find out more about sending a holiday card in Cozi.

Jennifer Tankersley is founder of ListPlanIt.com, with over 400 printable lists and planning pages, including everything you need to prepare for the holidays, manage a family, and organize your life. Jennifer is also the creator of 100 Days to Christmas: a daily dose of inspiration and motivation to help you through the busy holiday season.

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[Linda Dowdy]

Another website that offers charity holiday cards is CardsDirect.com. Celebrities like Tina Fey have chosen card designs and a non-profit organization to support "Cards for a Cause".