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The classic question about Christmas etiquette: who should I send a Christmas card to? While there is no correct answer to this question, we have created this checklist with all the essential friends and family to send your Christmas cards! From friends, coworkers, and neighbors to extended family members, we have curated a list of all the different groups of people to consider sending Holiday Cards
Send Christmas Cards to Family
Family near and far love to receive an updated family photo of your lovely bunch during the holidays. Christmas is a time to be with those you love and cherish; sometimes, that is impossible. Sending a Christmas card is a sweet way to stay connected with all of those you love! When creating your list of family members, think outside of the box! Family is a broad term and can include a very long list of people. Think about all of the different sides of your family- immediate, great aunts and uncles, step-family members, in-laws, and everyone in between!
- Mom and Dad
- Siblings
- Aunts and Uncles
- Cousins
- Grandparents
- Nieces and Nephews
- All the in-laws!
- Half or step-family members
Christmas Cards for Friends
Another broad term that feels obvious! However, this needs to be narrowed down to a few different types of friends so that you surely will not forget anyone. Think about all your other friend groups. Picture your neighborhood, friends from childhood, your friend’s parents, coworkers, and all different walks of life! While you think of your weekly to-dos and activities, list the people you are close to at each event! This is the perfect way to make sure you don’t miss anyone!
- Childhood friends
- Family friends
- College friends
- Families of your children’s friends
- Friends from church
- Friends from clubs, organizations, or volunteer work
- Coworkers, colleagues, and bosses
Sharing the Spirit with Your Community
Reaching out to members of your community is a wonderful way to thank them for all the different services they have provided your family. This can include any regular appointments you attend with doctors, dentists, or hairstylists. Think about all the service providers you regularly see that you have built a relationship with or the teachers at your children’s schools! Sharing a Christmas card is the perfect way to express your appreciation for their hard work!
- Doctor
- Dentist
- Hairstylist
- Nail technique
- Children’s teachers
- Children’s principals and school administrative faculty
- Police officers
- Firefighters
- Babysitters or nannies
- Mail delivery person
- Fitness coach
Other Christmas Card Etiquette Tips:
Once you have curated your checklist based on this guide, it’s time to send out your cards! If addressing the envelopes seems like a pain or too time-consuming, consider personalizing guest and return addressing! Truly Engaging will gladly print the addresses with a decorative design to save you time. Guest and return addressing is also a stunning addition to your Christmas card envelopes. Once you have all your envelopes addressed and ready to go, get the whole family involved in sending these Christmas cards! Christmas music playing through your speakers and cookies on the table will make this experience much more fun. An assembly line involves the whole family with addressing, stamping, stuffing, and sealing the envelopes! This can be such a fun activity with your entire family working together!
