‘Tis the season for celebrationand holiday cards galore.
When sending out your holiday greetings, it’s essential to remember some etiquette tips.
Avoid Late Arrivals
December is a busy time for the U.S.
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Postal Service, so it’s a good idea to plan an early card-sending strategy.
Ideally, you’ll want your cards to arrive one to two weeks before celebrating the holiday.
With this in mind, you should plan to send them two to three weeks in advance.
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For Christmas, you should aim to ship your cards for arrival between mid-December and Christmas Eve.
Youre more likely to forget someone if you create a list at the last minute.
Include family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and families of your childrens friends.
Use your address book, email list, and phone contacts as a guide.
Adding a personal touch makes your holiday greeting a bit more special.
An individualized note transforms your card into a keepsaketo displaythroughout the season.
Be sure to leave room to write, though.
Avoid Grammatical Errors
Brush up on the season’s common grammatical mistakes made when signing cards.
Determine the appropriate remedies to keep your greeting cards error-free and easy to read.
Address Envelopes Properly
Brush up on the guidelines foraddressing your Christmas card envelopes.
Your list may include a lot of families.
Its okay to address them as a group, such as The Peter Smith Family.
Couples should both be listed by name.
