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Christmas Card Ideas
from: CTLTired of sending out the same type of Christmas card with the same tired greeting? There are a number of different Christmas card ideas to choose from this year.
Digital Christmas Cards
Shopping for online Christmas cards can provide several benefits to traditional cards. They do not require postage and they can quickly be sent to a large list of family and friends. In addition, one can ask for an electronic notice of receipt so that one doesn't miss anyone on his or her list.
Online Christmas cards can be animated, musical, and entertaining. They are easily searchable in online catalogues by key words. They are also grouped into categories that easily distinguish religious, humorous, or sentimental card themes. Getting several and splitting up the addresses is a simple process and is sure to get your Christmas card writing done in record time!
Photo Christmas Cards
Including a photograph as the cover of a Christmas card is a great idea, especially if one has a new addition in the house. Many photo holder Christmas cards allow one to remove the photograph and frame it for display in the home.
If you want retro Christmas cards look to the photo, you can use an elegant black and white format. It makes the photograph feel old-fashioned while charming. Instead of photographing a family picture, one also has the option to include any wintry landscape, pet shot, baby picture, or festive banquet spread. Including a holiday recipe with the banquet picture is also a nice personal touch.
Socially Conscious Christmas Cards
Cards that appeal to social activists like environmentally conscious or charity-minded consumers are available on the market. There are Christmas cards made from recycled materials. There are cards put out by charitable organization used to help fund their services. There are cards put out by corporations that donate some of their proceeds to charities. There are cards that help minorities in other third-world countries. The choices are growing wider with each passing year.
Paper Christmas Cards
Okay, we're back to the good old standby: the paper Christmas card. Are there really ways to liven up a commercial mass-printed Christmas card? Of course! One can always customize the card with meaningful poems or news clippings. Also, if one is creative, one can add a bit of charm through the art of calligraphy.
If one really wants to surprise the receiver, adding items of interest inside the card like a card with music downloads or phone minutes is a definite people pleaser. Many people hide gift certificates within the cards they mail and some even make this the Christmas gift for the season.
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