We sure hope not.

Baking cookies for Santa,watching Christmas movies, and decorating the tree are all well-loved holiday traditions.

Plus, there are plenty ofcreative and beautiful ways to display themfor holiday guests to enjoy.

Natasha Lawler Butlers Pantry Christmas Garland Tout Crop

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Ahead, we discuss why Christmas cards should be here to stay.

And that’s great.

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Iris Thorpe Christmas Card Display Garland

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The experience of receiving personal mail in itself is always exciting.

Brent Ellis, the owner of Dear Elouise, agrees.

“I love seeing how people choose to sum up the year in one photograph!”

christmas card addressing stencil

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“It’s special to see how kids have grown or what special memories they choose to share.

Our whole lives wrapped up into a little card at the end of each year.

It’s as if their whole community is on display in the most joyful and loving way.

Display Christmas Cards

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So I say Christmas cards are here to stay!”

Are we going to erase the joy of seeing families grow viaa thoughtful cardjust once a year?

We atSouthern Livingsure hope not.