Christmas is a time we celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ. You can make Christmas cards and share with acquaintances. This post tells you how to make a Christmas card. You can send this card to coworkers, close friends and family members. Take note of the list of people you intend to send this Christmas card to.
Things to consider in making a Christmas card
Time
When do you intend to send this card? It is preferable to start making this card 4 to 6 weeks before the festival and send them in the season. The cards for Christmas could be a printed or digital copy. You can send this card from the beginning of the season to the Eve of Christmas.
If you are sending this card to someone you will meet between Christmas and New Year, sending a digital copy might be a preferable option. Printed cards involve the use of stamps while digital cards are faster to send.
They tend to be more affordable. You don’t have to track down the physical address of everyone, before you send the person the digital card.
Adding pictures and text to your Christmas card
You can add pictures to your Christmas card
Business card etiquette
When sending a Christmas card to business partners, there are certain etiquette to note. Ensure that you add office address instead of home address for very formal engagements.
Signing a Christmas card
You can sign cards with your own name. List children’s names and parents name, and include their age. Sign under your name for printed cards. Let your children sign under too. A personal note or longer Christmas letter can be added. Sign on the back for a photo card or add personal note. A lot of families want to make custom cards or get them from printing firms. This lets them send custom greetings. You may wish to print your name on the card, if the number of cards you are ordering is large. You can add a personal note inside the card or outside the envelope. Another option is to send a personal note that is handwritten to the receivers. Some people might like this gesture as it tells them that you gave time to make those cards.
Addressing Christmas cards
The household to address determines how to address Christmas cards. The pattern to address a Christmas card for a couple or single person differs from addressing the family. You can address children’s card individually.
Addressing to a families with children
When addressing such, use family titles such as ‘ The Clark Family’ or make a list of the parents and the names of the children on the first and second line.
Addressing to family and friends
For family and friends, use titles that are informal. Include the return address if the card you are sending is printed, so that you can tell your recipients your address. Put the address in an envelope or use a stamp.
A return address tells the receiver of your card, where the card came from. This return card ensures that your receiver have your correct and current address for making ends meet. However Christmas cards to coworkers can be sent to their homes. This gives some personal touch to your card before you send it. Pictures like the crib can come in since these pictures say more of the Christmas season. You can add more pictures to your card like the Christmas Tree to make the card more colourful. The text in your card should be readable and you can choose from various fonts.
