Friends, family, and people you have more than a digital relationship with should get a standard greeting card from you through the mail during the holiday season. Cards are appropriate for sending well wishes to people you won’t be seeing during the holiday season. There isn’t any rule about acknowledging receipt of a card, and trimming names from your mailing list isn’t considered rude.
One member of the family—usually one of the parents—can sign for all the others when it comes to holiday cards. Children who are married or are living on their own are typically not included in these cards anymore. Blended families should put the parent and step-parent’s names on the first line, and may opt to add or leave off the last name of children with different last names, depending on their preference.
Using labels and name stamps is certainly very convenient. However, the holidays is that time of the year when it’s worthwhile to write your return address by hand and sign all of the cards. A short, personal note on a line above your signature is also a great way to personalize your Christmas card, and turn it into something that the recipient will enjoy reading and keeping.
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