I just wish people would stop sending me Christmas cards

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They're pointless, wasteful and a poor form of communication. All I do is read the "Happy Christmas from Joe and Julie" and walk them to the recycling.

I haven't sent any for over 25 years and I just don't see the need for them at all.

Do you not see it as a chance to get to know them and feel closer to your little Community? If they are elderly, that card couldn’t really matter to them.

Some people are honestly so miserable!

Fair enough. It was more for those who throw them without opening!

I got a card last week from someone who never talks to me! I immediately sent her a message as found it so thoughtful she remembered me (and enough to buy a stamp!) I find it’s the time of year to remember others in our life and feel thankful. Plus the card had a lovely picture so it’s up on display! 😊

I speak to them.

Some people like something physical to look at when theyre alone.

No.

Posting a card threw a strangers door saying “To number X Merry Christmas from number Y” doesn’t do that.

I only send a card to one neighbour. I put it through their letter box. Im sure their jack russell appreciate that!

Not in everyday life, no. On a thread discussing it, why not?

But to some
people it does. It really does. My grandmother is one of them. Everyone is different.

I have no idea what this all means.
I eat more luxurious food at Christmas, yes. I’m not greedy though. And that’s certainly not what Christmas traditionally entails. I won’t be on a diet in Jan. I’ll just get back to eating less luxurious foods.
I don’t have elderly relatives. My sister is my oldest one.

I obviously don't throw them away unopened.

I'm not convinced anyone thinks a card just signed and that's all is a nice thing. Even the sender. That's kind of my point. DH (who most of our cards this year are for) is going to give one to the relative who can't spell my name when he calls round this week. Why tho? I said. Because they will be annoyed if I don’t he said. To me that is all ridiculous. "Here's a meaningless piece of card I wrote my name on that I need to give you or you will be upset with me. It says happy Christmas. Which I can say in person now I’m here.”

I'm not stopping him doing it tho. Just as I am not stopping the PP who sends multiple cards to various people whom they wouldn't text or email. For sure if they appreciate it and you are happy to do it, go ahead (as if you need my permission!).

I'm the oldest generation in my family now – all parents, ILs, aged aunts and not-actually aunts are long gone. Phone my siblings on Chr Day. See people at work, see different groups of friends at Pre-Chr gatherings, or message them on the group chat.

I'm with you. We keep telling my inlaws to stop sending these stupid cards as we throw them directly in the trash and it has taken 10 years for them to finally stop. It's such a waste, in every way.

Very Mumsnet

Grew up loving them but it's been a long decline into seeing them as just another depressing (and increasingly expensive) chore. I only write about 15 to 20 now. I've never said I don't want them, but people have died, apparently lost my address or given up. As I'm getting old, there's a few people I haven't seen in years and don't have on social media that I do like to hear from - they write letters - or on/ off friends who I want to keep communication open with. I've pretty much dropped the ones who just send a card with no message with whom I have no other communication. They haven't all noticed...... Two relatives of my DH keep sending despite the fact we've never had their address and they don't include it in their cards.

Isn’t that what n anonymous discussion forum is for? To give honest opinions? I haven’t been blunt to anyone who has sent me a card, but here I can say how I feel/think.

Gosh the recipients will LOVE this - time consuming for you but a lovely thing for people to get in the (absolutely overpriced) post.