Every year nearly two billion Christmas cards are sent to celebrate the holiday season. Christmas cards can be store-bought, homemade or electronic. U.S. Census Bureau: Facts for Features: The Holiday Season
Check out the links on this page for a little history of the Christmas card. Visitors can also pick up do-it-yourself tips for business Holiday greetings as well as tips for personalized cards for family and friends.
These cards can be handmade, store bought or even a personalized seasonal newsletter for family and friends. Christmas Cards should be sent out in early December to assure of a pre-Christmas delivery.
How to Make a Christmas Card
Christmas Card Tips
- Make a list of recipients' addresses.
- Shop for or make enough cards, plus a couple of extra ones.
- Purchase holiday-themed stamps.
- Inscribe cards with a festive note or personal greeting.Hallmark: Christmas Card Sending TIps
- Don't forget to sign them!Hallmark: Christmas Card Sending TIps
- Be sure to properly address and stamp the card, and include a return address.Hallmark: Christmas Card Sending TIps
- Mail cards anytime after Thanksgiving.Hallmark: Christmas Card Sending TIps
Business Christmas Card Etiquette
The same etiquette does not apply when sending holiday greetings to your business clients. Here are a couple of quick tips to ensure your cards are well-received:
- Stamp your company information below your signature.About.com: Business Christmas Card Dos and Don'ts
- Don't send out a personal family newsletter to business colleagues or clients.Hallmark: Christmas Card Sending TIps
- Make sure cards are tasteful.About.com: Business Christmas Card Dos and Don'ts
- Consider including a business card with your current contact information.About.com: Business Christmas Card Dos and Don'ts
How to Decorate a Christmas Tree
Learn how to make fun and easy Christmas arts & crafts. This video will guide you through the steps of Decorating a Christmas Tree.
How to Make a Christmas Bow
Learn how to make fun and easy Christmas arts & crafts. This video will guide you through the steps of making a Christmas bow.
How to Gift Wrap an Odd-Shaped Present
Crafter Keltie Colleen presents a tutorial on how to wrap an odd-shaped present. She discusses the supplies needed and demonstrates the step-by-step wrapping process. This crafting guide is part of a larger series of Christmas tutorials offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
Christmas Gifts Under $25
If you are struggling to afford to pay for all your Christmas presents this year then why not shop for some Christmas gifts under $25. This video shows that with careful research and planning you can buy affordable gifts, which look a lot more expensive than they actually cost.
How to Make Christmas Cards
Making your own Christmas cards will show your friends and family how much you care this season. This video guide will show how to make your own Christmas cards.
Constructing a Holiday Wreath
This video describes the different types of greens that can be used in making a Christmas wreath. It discusses the specific characteristics of each green, and how they can best be used as part of a wreath. The greens reviewed include evergreens as well as other greens that can be used in making a wreath. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
How to Make Reindeer Antlers For Your Dog
At Christmas why should your Dog miss out on all the fun? This fun Mahalo how-to discusses how to make reindeer antlers for your dog. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
How to Make a Pop Up Christmas Card
Heather McCanna takes you through the process of making a character pop up card. It is well suited for making the face of an angel, Santa Claus or another popular Christmas figure. This clip is the first segment in a two part series on the topic. The running time is 1:42. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
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Fast Facts
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Christmas day falls on Saturday, December 25th 2010
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A "Christmas newsletter" can be included to update recipients on the sender's life
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Cards are meant to be received by Christmas, but the time period can be stretched into the New Year
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Christmas postcards available
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Photo and audio cards are a popular choice
