to think Christmas cards will die out?

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There seem to be so many people doing charity donations instead now. Which is great, but as someone who really enjoys sending and receiving cards, it makes me feel a bit torn plus some people can be really virtue-signal-y about the fact that they're doing donations instead

There seem to be more people than ever doing donations this year, and I'm sure finances and the general situation are playing a big part in that. But it does make me wonder if sending cards will end up being something only a minority of people do. AIBU in thinking they're on their way out and that covid has sounded their death knell, in a similar sort of way to how it's dealt a hammer blow to high street shopping?

I love them, although only send and receive to/from family.

They may peter out over decades, but not immediately. I still sent over 100 this year and we’ve received a lot back.

Not yet received as many as we usually do, but there’s still a few days posting yet, and it’s a tradition I like and am keen to carry on.

I'd be sad if they did die out - no one's under any obligation to send them, but the sentiments around Christmas cards mean a lot to me. We haven't had as many as usual so far, and it does make me wonder. (No, we haven't fallen out with anyone. )

Not sure I get the 'think of the environment' angle as most cards are recyclable - plus I make my own and use old gift tags/cards and even crackers to do so. It's only a waste of paper if people aren't getting anything out of doing it imho.

Not trying to say anyone should feel obligated to send them if they don't want to - it's a free country - but personally I hope they won't go the way postcards seem to have gone since the advent of email.