Today is National Christmas Card Day, and if you’re planning on sending out holiday cards this year, uh… it might be time to hustle. 🏃♂️💨🎅
If you’re out of practice (or if your idea of a holiday card is just slapping a name on a Walgreens clearance pack), Time.com has you covered with some tips on crafting the perfect holiday card. Here’s what they say:
1️⃣ Decide what kind of card you want to send
Are you spreading general cheer? Reconnecting with old friends? Updating the family on your life? Knowing the vibe makes it easier to write. ❄️💬
2️⃣ Personalize it
Even if you’re sending 80 cards, add something personal. Just a short note like: “Hope the new job is treating you well!” makes a huge difference. 💖🖊️
3️⃣ Have some fun with it
Nobody remembers a boring card. Add personality, add humor, add a weird little doodle — whatever makes it you. 😂✨
4️⃣ Add a surprise
If your list is small, consider slipping something extra in. A photo, a mini letter, maybe a sticker…just not glitter. No one likes glitter. 😅🎁
5️⃣ Include the date
People save cards! (Especially moms.) Put the date so future-you isn’t arguing about what year that picture was taken. 📅📸
6️⃣ Decorate the envelope
It doesn’t have to be fancy — even a little star or tree sticker makes it more fun. ✨🎄📮
7️⃣ Insert the card the correct way
The fold points down, and the front should face the back of the envelope. It’s proper card etiquette… apparently. 💌📐
8️⃣ Double-check names
The ultimate holiday mistake: spelling someone’s name wrong. Don’t “Merry Christmas” the Johnsons if their name is Jonson. 😬🔍
9️⃣ And finally… don’t stress if it’s late
If your card shows up after Christmas? It’s fine. A New Year’s card still counts. 🎆😎
So grab the pens, grab the stamps, grab the eggnog — it’s Christmas card time! 🎅🍪📬