Christmas card etiquette

[almostwitty]

Quick question, Internet users out there:

Should you give Christmas cards to people you see all the time? Or just wish them a merry Christmas?

Is it better to be frugal when it comes to giving out Christmas cards (issued on paper after all) or to be excessive?

Comments

[theta-g.livejournal.com]

Just set an effort threshold that keeps you happy and if anyone excluded approaches you can give them the pleasure of your company instead :-)

[skarlettfever.livejournal.com]

I usually send cards to those I don't see all the time-those I see in person I extend happy wishes in person :)

[kiri-l.livejournal.com]

What she said - unless there's a reason to give a card. However you can circumvent this card thing with those you see all the time by giving them a small, yet well thought-out gift in honor of the season. I find that works really well. =)

[madmosh-uk.livejournal.com]

I just don't send cards at all. And I prefer not to get them, either. Each year, I generally send out a mail telling people that if they really want to send me a card to forget it an drop a quid into a charity box instead. Rather the RSPCA get the cash than flipping Hallmark.