Handwritten greetings are the best gift of all
Cats: beauty, culture|One of my favourite seasonal activities in sending and receiving Christmas cards.
I love finding an envelope in the mailbox that is not:
a. a bill
b. a pitch from a charity I’ve never heard of
c. a tax-funded newsletter from a politician who wants to let me know all the things she/he is doing in Ottawa.
I love seeing my name appear in someone’s own handwriting. There is nothing more delicious that opening up the envelope and reading the little note inside. I also love to receive beautiful cards that I can display on my fireplace mantle piece. If the card appeals to me in a certain way it will remain there long after Christmas, sometimes for years.
Sadly, the handwritten Christmas card is one of those traditions in decline. Even handwriting is something you don’t see often these days.
But a handwritten card is the most personalized gift you can give or receive and therefore one of the best presents there is.
December 13th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
I couldn’t agree more! As badly as I feel about killing a few dozen more trees, and the fact that nobody can read my chicken scrawl anyway, I keep sending cards just so I can receive them.
The thrill of a handwritten address!
December 13th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
In BC all of the pulp is from sawmill waste, in which case you are saving trees from being cut for pulp; and as long as you keep the cards and don’t throw then away then you are a carbon sink.
Our future generations will thank you.
December 13th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
And I LOVED yours! That painting was beautiful. Sorry I didn’t do any this year — next year I’ll be back on my game.
December 14th, 2007 at 4:44 am
BB, it is thrilling see your address in someone’s handwriting, now moreso, than ever.
Dick, so if I keep the card and enjoy it, I’m OK. What if I recycle the card and use it for tags on presents that I use recycled bags and tissue?
Jacy, glad you got it. No apologies necessary. I know.
December 15th, 2007 at 9:37 am
I love the Christmas card tradition as well. The handwriting is something I’ve almost forgotten how to do but I get a bit more practice at this time of year. Any mail that isn’t a bill or mass mailing is alright by me.