To ask if you send Christmas cards?

[Happyhappyveggie]

Sorry if this has been done already on here. I normally send cards but no-one I know is this year and wondering if it’s just becoming less popular as to be fair, I am in touch with a lot of people regularly via WhatsApp groups etc so can just directly message them (but it’s a bit soul- less too)
I like sending them but am thinking maybe my money would be better served going to charity instead?
Aibu to not send any? Who still sends them here?

[CarpeVitam]

I stopped sending Christmas cards a couple of years ago (other than to my elderly Mum). It was a yearly chore I hated with a passion! 🙄. It is also such a waste of money, both the cards and the cost of stamps these days.

The sale of cards has apparently taken a massive downturn so there are plenty of people who feel the same way .

[bretonknickers]

No, for 2-3 years I spent several evenings meticulously writing them all out and then forgot to distribute them all.
Have since given up bothering.
A couple of years ago a friend sent personalised emails instead of Christmas cards, she must have spent ages writing out such nice messages. Have still got that email saved, as it was so nicely thought out.
Another person I know gives £X to charity instead of-ending the money on Christmas cards and stamps.

[Stuckist]

I send them but then I'm not on social media or WhatsApp etc. I send them to old and faraway friends and to older relatives as well as to my parents, partner and sister.
I think it's nice and I like how the brighten the place up at Christmas.

[Didntcomeheretofuckspiders]

I did this year as included information about our house move and an upcoming event inside rather than messaging 100 people. I do think it’s a nice tradition and i’m trying I be a real grown up... although part of me has an issue with the waste.

[Loonoonow]

I've got it down to 10 people, mostly over 70 and none on social media. I don't give a card to anyone who I will see to wish them a happy Christmas personally which rules out colleagues, most of my friends and family and all my fellow church goers. I found it had become a massive and expensive faff and often emotionally meaningless - just a swap of two bits of coloured paper.

The very few I send now mean something to me (and I hope, them) and I have time to include a personal message instead of just Love Loo, DH and DC.

I don't do the charity donation thing either. I donate cash, goods and time throughout the year so don't feel the need to do something extra just to relieve any guilt about not sending cards.

[grandolddukeofyork]

I think it's really sad that people don't anymore