1. Decide who will receive your holiday cards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMake a list<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Before thinking about when to send holiday cards, first decide who you’re sending them to. It\u2019s always handy to keep a list of family members, friends, coworkers, neighbors and teachers. This will help you figure out how many cards to order and make sure that nobody gets left out while you\u2019re writing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose how many cards you’ll send<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Wondering how many holiday cards to send? It\u2019s up to you \u2013 you can send them to your nearest and dearest or include extended family to remind them you care. It\u2019s always a good idea to order some extra cards, just in case anyone sends you one unexpectedly and you want to return the favor. Keep in mind, you can order VistaPrint holiday cards in quantities of as low as 10…and as many as 10,000!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Review your list every year<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
You can review your list around November to make sure you\u2019re still in touch with each recipient \u2013 and if anyone\u2019s moved into a new home in the past year, you can check that you have their correct mailing address. If you typically send holiday cards every year but some recipients haven’t returned your holiday greetings, you can consider removing them from your list. And remember, if someone sent you one last year, it\u2019s good Christmas card etiquette to return the favor this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Add personal touches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd your own photos<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
If you celebrated a wedding, graduation or welcomed a new baby (or furry friend) this year, you can add photos from the occasion to the front of your holiday cards. You could even start an annual tradition with a holiday-themed family photoshoot for the front cover of your card. These cards make wonderful keepsakes for your relatives as they watch your family grow up each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_900,h_426,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1676319663\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/CONS-734-HC-etiquette-OP-image-003_US\/CONS-734-HC-etiquette-OP-image-003_US.png?_i=AA\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMake your holiday cards stand out<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Add visual interest with unique paper stocks and finishes. At VistaPrint you can find matte, pearl shimmer, glossy and embossed foil holiday cards, plus cards with scalloped edges, so you\u2019ve got plenty of interesting options to choose from. Create a holiday card that only you could make \u2013 and that your recipient will be delighted to receive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nChoose a colorful envelope<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
A colorful envelope that matches your card will help it stand out among your recipient\u2019s mail, adding to the excitement of receiving a hand-addressed card. For maximum festiveness, place your card in the envelope facing upwards so they’ll see your beautiful design as soon as they open it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_900,h_426,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1676319659\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/CONS-734-HC-etiquette-OP-image-005_US\/CONS-734-HC-etiquette-OP-image-005_US.png?_i=AA\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. What to write in a holiday card<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHandwrite your holiday cards<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Christmas card etiquette is all about making it perfectly personalized. We recommend adding your own custom pre-printed message on the front of the card and a handwritten note inside, for an extra personal touch that you can\u2019t find in an email or virtual greetings card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Send your season\u2019s greetings<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Your order has arrived and your cards are looking beautiful \u2013 now it\u2019s time to put pen to paper and add a festive message. Stuck for inspiration? We recommend sharing some festive cheer and wishing people well over the holidays and the upcoming year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get the whole family involved<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
You can ask each member of the family to sign their own name or add a personal message. Remember that your holiday card should be uniquely you, so don\u2019t hesitate to throw in your sense of humor or add an inside joke that will make the recipient smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. How to address holiday cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to address your recipients<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Correctly addressing your recipients is an important part of holiday card etiquette. When you\u2019re sending holiday cards to close relatives or friends, you can address them with their first name. But if they’re an acquaintance, use formal titles like Mr., Mrs. or Dr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure your writing is legible<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re handwriting the recipient\u2019s address, do so with a pen and not a marker or pencil. This will make sure your writing is clear and readable, helping your holiday card arrive at its intended destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Include your own mailing address<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Make a list<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Before thinking about when to send holiday cards, first decide who you’re sending them to. It\u2019s always handy to keep a list of family members, friends, coworkers, neighbors and teachers. This will help you figure out how many cards to order and make sure that nobody gets left out while you\u2019re writing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose how many cards you’ll send<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Wondering how many holiday cards to send? It\u2019s up to you \u2013 you can send them to your nearest and dearest or include extended family to remind them you care. It\u2019s always a good idea to order some extra cards, just in case anyone sends you one unexpectedly and you want to return the favor. Keep in mind, you can order VistaPrint holiday cards in quantities of as low as 10…and as many as 10,000!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Review your list every year<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
You can review your list around November to make sure you\u2019re still in touch with each recipient \u2013 and if anyone\u2019s moved into a new home in the past year, you can check that you have their correct mailing address. If you typically send holiday cards every year but some recipients haven’t returned your holiday greetings, you can consider removing them from your list. And remember, if someone sent you one last year, it\u2019s good Christmas card etiquette to return the favor this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Add personal touches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAdd your own photos<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
If you celebrated a wedding, graduation or welcomed a new baby (or furry friend) this year, you can add photos from the occasion to the front of your holiday cards. You could even start an annual tradition with a holiday-themed family photoshoot for the front cover of your card. These cards make wonderful keepsakes for your relatives as they watch your family grow up each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMake your holiday cards stand out<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Add visual interest with unique paper stocks and finishes. At VistaPrint you can find matte, pearl shimmer, glossy and embossed foil holiday cards, plus cards with scalloped edges, so you\u2019ve got plenty of interesting options to choose from. Create a holiday card that only you could make \u2013 and that your recipient will be delighted to receive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nChoose a colorful envelope<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
A colorful envelope that matches your card will help it stand out among your recipient\u2019s mail, adding to the excitement of receiving a hand-addressed card. For maximum festiveness, place your card in the envelope facing upwards so they’ll see your beautiful design as soon as they open it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. What to write in a holiday card<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHandwrite your holiday cards<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Christmas card etiquette is all about making it perfectly personalized. We recommend adding your own custom pre-printed message on the front of the card and a handwritten note inside, for an extra personal touch that you can\u2019t find in an email or virtual greetings card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Send your season\u2019s greetings<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Your order has arrived and your cards are looking beautiful \u2013 now it\u2019s time to put pen to paper and add a festive message. Stuck for inspiration? We recommend sharing some festive cheer and wishing people well over the holidays and the upcoming year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get the whole family involved<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
You can ask each member of the family to sign their own name or add a personal message. Remember that your holiday card should be uniquely you, so don\u2019t hesitate to throw in your sense of humor or add an inside joke that will make the recipient smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. How to address holiday cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to address your recipients<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Correctly addressing your recipients is an important part of holiday card etiquette. When you\u2019re sending holiday cards to close relatives or friends, you can address them with their first name. But if they’re an acquaintance, use formal titles like Mr., Mrs. or Dr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure your writing is legible<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re handwriting the recipient\u2019s address, do so with a pen and not a marker or pencil. This will make sure your writing is clear and readable, helping your holiday card arrive at its intended destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Include your own mailing address<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Add your own photos<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
If you celebrated a wedding, graduation or welcomed a new baby (or furry friend) this year, you can add photos from the occasion to the front of your holiday cards. You could even start an annual tradition with a holiday-themed family photoshoot for the front cover of your card. These cards make wonderful keepsakes for your relatives as they watch your family grow up each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Add visual interest with unique paper stocks and finishes. At VistaPrint you can find matte, pearl shimmer, glossy and embossed foil holiday cards, plus cards with scalloped edges, so you\u2019ve got plenty of interesting options to choose from. Create a holiday card that only you could make \u2013 and that your recipient will be delighted to receive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A colorful envelope that matches your card will help it stand out among your recipient\u2019s mail, adding to the excitement of receiving a hand-addressed card. For maximum festiveness, place your card in the envelope facing upwards so they’ll see your beautiful design as soon as they open it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Christmas card etiquette is all about making it perfectly personalized. We recommend adding your own custom pre-printed message on the front of the card and a handwritten note inside, for an extra personal touch that you can\u2019t find in an email or virtual greetings card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your order has arrived and your cards are looking beautiful \u2013 now it\u2019s time to put pen to paper and add a festive message. Stuck for inspiration? We recommend sharing some festive cheer and wishing people well over the holidays and the upcoming year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can ask each member of the family to sign their own name or add a personal message. Remember that your holiday card should be uniquely you, so don\u2019t hesitate to throw in your sense of humor or add an inside joke that will make the recipient smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Correctly addressing your recipients is an important part of holiday card etiquette. When you\u2019re sending holiday cards to close relatives or friends, you can address them with their first name. But if they’re an acquaintance, use formal titles like Mr., Mrs. or Dr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re handwriting the recipient\u2019s address, do so with a pen and not a marker or pencil. This will make sure your writing is clear and readable, helping your holiday card arrive at its intended destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMake your holiday cards stand out<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nChoose a colorful envelope<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. What to write in a holiday card<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Handwrite your holiday cards<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Send your season\u2019s greetings<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Get the whole family involved<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
4. How to address holiday cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to address your recipients<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Make sure your writing is legible<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Include your own mailing address<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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