Do you do a family Christmas letter?

[redhen]

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Yes and address each one to the people they are being sent to: i.e. "Dear Aunt Jane and Uncle Dick"--not" Dear Family". My wife or I may also add a personal note as well. The thing is we have extended family all over the US and overseas, may of which--over half--aren't on computers so this is our way of staying in touch with each others' lives. Believe me it isn't tough to be positive especially if, in my case at least, I'm a fairly positive person. It helps that I am a writer and can edit myself fairly well. I agree though, I hate those outright bragging letters--I like to know Jason is playing varsity football, maybe even that their team won the state title but don't need to know all the scores, how many touchdowns/tackles he made and awards he won.

Gah.. how did you know that i really have an Aunt Jane and an Uncle Dick.... Creepy.

 

[Randy]

Nope and to be honest I don't really care for the one I get from extened family in the mail every year. Sorry really don't care what all the second and third cousins are doing or how many kids they've poped out this year. That side of the familly breeds like rats.

 

[Olive Hill]

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With Christmas cards I'm on the fence. I do not like getting them from every co-worker, company and acquaintance we have, but I do like receiving them from and giving them to people with whom we are close but do not exchange gifts. We're a family (husband/wife) with kids and our friends are also families with kids. I would be buying hundreds of Christmas gifts if I got something for all of them -- and they would be in the same position -- a card and/or a "family gift" like a basket of goodies, a gift card to a restaurant, etc. allows me to do something for them without spending too much or going overboard. And you can buy cards made primarily of recycled materials for those, too.

 

[redhen]

I dont send out cards..
but i always think that the person is very nice for thinking of me when i get one in the mail.
Thats what its all about... someone is remembering you and trying to be thoughtful.
Not sure why people would hate that?

 

[kuntrygirl]

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So does the Christmas card mean that the person only thinks about you at Christmas time? Why not a " Just Because" card with no special reason behind it. To me, it's as if the person "has" to send those crappy cards out because people are "expecting" the card because it's the "thing to do" around Christmas time. I guess it's just me that thinks that way.

 

[redhen]

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So does the Christmas card mean that the person only thinks about you at Christmas time? Why not a " Just Because" card with no special reason behind it. To me, it's as if the person "has" to send those crappy cards out because people are "expecting" the card because it's the "thing to do" around Christmas time. I guess it's just me that thinks that way.

Hey.. you can feel anyway you want to... its none of my business.

I'm just saying how I feel about it.

And who says folks are "expecting" cards?? I surely dont... do you? That would be kinda greedy...
But if they come in the mail i dont hate them... i always think its a nice thoughtful gesture. Thats all.

 

[squeakyballs]

I HATE those. No matter what they say, it still comes off as "Hey, we don't care enough to actually write to you, but we wanted to brag"

 

[kuntrygirl]

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[rancher hicks]

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Quite frankly I sent out cards because yes it's to let folks know I'm thinking of them not only at Christmas but all year too. However just like them I am busy and Christmas is the time to remember and let folks know you remember them. They are sent with the sincerest wish not only for a Merry Christmas but a happy new year as well.

Some folks have told me yes they look forward to my cards which is why I regret not having the money to send them. If however you do not believe me to be sincere that is up to you.

I do send out cards to certain folks at other holidays and family too. I've even sent out Veterans day cards even though there is no specific card that says so. I have sent cards to friends who have suffered losses and even to my DD and SIL when Frances had to be put down by the vet. I've sent out words of encouragement many times.

Perhaps if you read one of those cards you might understand the reason for the Christmas card. Or you may not care, because your heart is two sizes to small.

I had a friend who passed this year who I specifically bought a humorous card for. I will miss Al.

I send out birthday cards also to whomever the good Lord puts on my heart and family as well.

It is never a waste to send well wishes to anyone as we all need to know someone cares. Lord knows they have brought me back to my senses when I was down.

The Christ in Christmas was born to save us from the judgement to come. Jesus Christ took the punishment from God that we deserve , because He loved us. That baby that was born, was born with a purpose and that purpose was us.

Now whether you are a Christian or not is no reason to show disrespect to anyone. If you wish me a Happy Hannuka I will gladly except the greeting with respect. If you say you don't believe in Christ I will sigh and let it be.

The OP asked if you wrote a family Christmas letter. For me the answer is no I do not. My reasons are personal and I apologize for my previous attempt at humor.

 

[6chickens in St. Charles]

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