I don't know about you, but I love getting mail. There's something so thoughtful about getting a handwritten card from a friend that's far away. Cards bring people closer, no matter the distance. On the flip side, I am obsessed with finding funny, cute cards for my loved ones. It doesn't matter the occasion if I see a card I like and reminds me of a person I will send it their way. I once sent a Star Wars card featuring the character Rey to one of my friends just because I know she'd like it. Was it a child's birthday card, maybe but it reminded me of her. She loves Rey and I hope it brought a smile to her face.
I think in an age where everything is fast paced and instantaneous, taking the time to send someone a card is such a special sentiment. It says you took the time to find the perfect card, sat down to write out a message to them, and send it out via snail mail.
E-cards aren't the same. Something about them seems so cold and generic. You can't see the pen marks, feel the texture of the card stock, or hear that envelope rip open. I am so anti e-card it isn't funny. Take some time, go buy a stamp, write out a message, and walk your butt over to your mailbox and send that bad boy out. What takes you literally 5 minutes to write out could seriously make someone's day when they receive it.
I love looking through all of the Christmas cards my family receives during the holidays. Some of them are photo cards and I get the chance to see how people's kids are growing, or some cards include a note about what's been going on with them during the past year. While it may be easy to stay connected via Facebook, somethings you just can't find on the internet. Those who take the time to write card are taking the time to share a part of their lives with you and are remembering you during the holidays.
Don't forget to send out Thank You notes after this holiday. I'm super thankful for all the amazing people in my life that remember me on Christmas, my birthday, graduation, etc. I write a short thank you note to each one of them expressing my gratefulness for their generosity and love.
On that note, I am sending out my Christmas cards. I got this set from the Target dollar section. They're super cute and chic. Black, white, rose gold, so perfect. Paper cards don't need to be super expensive to show people you care. All you need is a little cardstock, maybe a punny phrase, and a pen.