As the holiday season rolls around, many of us find ourselves grappling with the age-old tradition of sending out holiday cards. But do we really need to? Here are nine compelling reasons to give them a miss this year.
1. The Dreaded Letter
You might feel compelled to craft a heartfelt letter to accompany your card, but let’s be real—most people barely skim them. The pressure to make it engaging is overwhelming and often leads to a tedious editing process. In the end, you hope your mom will read it all, but let’s face it, that’s a long shot.
2. The Paper Dilemma
You can’t just print your letter on plain paper without risking it being tossed into the recycling bin. “Oh, lovely, you chose cold office paper?” they might say. It’s like showing up to a black-tie event in sweatpants.
3. The Formatting Nightmare
Once you finally pick a nice paper, you’ll spend hours trying to fit your carefully crafted message into a design that’s visually appealing. After numerous revisions, you might find that your text is blocked by a poorly placed snowman graphic. It’s a battle of fonts and margins, often resulting in a font size so small that only Santa’s elves could read it.
4. The Family Photo Hunt
Choosing a single family photo seems easy until you realize that you don’t have any decent pictures from the entire year. After hours of scrolling through your memories, you wonder how every photo seems to depict you and your family as a group of disheveled misfits.
5. The Collage Conundrum
A single photo just won’t cut it, so you opt for a collage instead, hoping to catch everyone’s eye with your creativity. But after multiple failed attempts, you realize that it’s turning into a stressful project rather than a joyful one.
6. The Address List Saga
Compiling your list is a chore, especially when friends have moved and you must hunt down their new addresses. While considering cutting them off for their inconsiderate behavior, your good friend instinct kicks in, and you decide to put in the effort to make sure they receive your card.
7. Envelope Stuffing Blues
With your cards ready, the next hurdle is stuffing envelopes. Of course, your cards don’t fit, and your attempts at origami only end up crinkling your carefully chosen family photo. “Oops, now Aunt Clara will get a card with a dented picture!”
8. The Licking Process
You can’t escape the tedious act of licking envelopes, which feels like a punishment. Your husband gently suggests using a damp sponge, but stubbornness prevails, and you continue with your less-than-pleasant method.
9. The Harsh Reality
Let’s be honest: most people toss holiday cards straight into the trash. If you’re like me, you might even be guilty of the same.
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In summary, the holiday card tradition can often be more stress than joy. With the pressure to create the perfect letter, find a suitable family photo, and ensure accurate addresses, it may be time to reconsider this annual endeavor.
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