Aibu to expect a card

[Lazyafternoons]

Ok new to this so apologies.
My best friend and I for years have done presents, for OH’s as well. This year we said no as it’s getting too much. I agreed as I have had the worst year. Anyway not bothered about presents but I did send (hand delivered) them a really nice card and then the other week they mentioned in a conversation they have never had a real Christmas tree, ever. Well I knew they had one up (false) but know the have a conservatory they use all year, so sent them a smallish (real plotted) one with lights and flowers plus chocolates, they were over the moon. I said I don’t want anything back it was from OH and I for them to experience the smell etc. Well Christmas Eve and I’ve not had a card, they even said yesterday oh yes sorry about that. They knew less than a week ago OH was in car accident, not his fault and not hurt, still traumatic. Aibu to expect a card from a best friend?

In my social circle we only send cards to people we are not particularly fond of but feel obliged to acknowledge! I would probably wonder what I’d done to offend one of my friends if they sent a card .

YABU - most people don’t even send Christmas cards anymore surely? I’ve never received one in my life and I never see any in other peoples houses (or if I do it’s the odd one)

You agreed no gifts but then you sent one as she only had a fake tree. How bloody patronising.

I didn't bother with cards this year.
I certainly wouldn't expect a card off someone I see regularly. It makes no sense to me at all.

I wouldn’t be bothered , as long as I got a merry Christmas wish or something in person but even then each to their own . I forgot to send a card to my sister this year 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

Me and my best friend or rather close friend, best seems a bit teenager lol don’t send presents or cards and we haven’t seen other physically in years. It’s a card, it’s not a big deal and probably better that less are sent I guess.