{"id":23140,"date":"2020-11-30T14:57:51","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T22:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/?p=23140"},"modified":"2022-04-13T12:23:48","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T20:23:48","slug":"who-to-send-christmas-cards-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/who-to-send-christmas-cards-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Wondering Who to Send Christmas Cards To?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These days, it\u2019s not just your grandparent\u2019s generation wondering who to send Christmas cards to.  In fact, interest among millennials<\/a> is what\u2019s keeping this time-honored tradition alive.  If Christmas isn\u2019t your thing, there are plenty of other reasons to celebrate during December and January.  Send a holiday card for Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, Las Posadas or any other occasion you fancy.  It\u2019s up to you. Just don\u2019t miss these fantastic opportunities to reconnect with the ones you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t have many addresses in your phone book?  No worries.  You can still surprise your friends with a postage-stamped card delivered right to their mailbox.  Keep reading for the perfect solution to updating your contacts with current information from Spokeo<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Gets a Holiday Card?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s face it.  We\u2019re all busy people with competing priorities.  That\u2019s why it\u2019s more important than ever to do the small things that keep us connected.  It\u2019s how we\u2019re wired as social beings.  So, who makes the cut for your holiday card list?  Certainly, you\u2019ll want to reconnect with friends, family members, neighbors and business associates.  But don\u2019t miss the opportunity to give special consideration to the following folks as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-Distance Friendships <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In our increasingly transient world, people come and go with great frequency.  That\u2019s no reason to lose touch.  Maybe you can\u2019t hop on a plane right now, but you can send them a great holiday card to let them know that even though you\u2019re separated by many miles, they are still in your thoughts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broken Relationships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not every friendship is worth keeping, and sometimes breakups happen for a good reason.  However, there are times when you realize that your life isn\u2019t quite the same without the relationship.  A holiday card is a low-risk way to break the ice and take a temperature check.  Avoid rehashing the past.  A simple greeting like \u201cI miss you\u201d will let the other person know you\u2019re thinking about them.  If the waters are still chilly, the lack of response will let you know.  You\u2019ll likely find that they\u2019ve been thinking about you, too, and now is the perfect time to reconnect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential Romantic Interest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Come on too strong, and your love interest can retreat in a hurry.  But if you\u2019re crushing and they have no idea, you\u2019ll never advance your cause.  A holiday card is a perfect way to signal that you are around and available.  Keep it simple with a personal note that says you might be open to meeting for a holiday beverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business Networking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some of the savviest business people understand that networking<\/a> is not just about what someone else can do for you.  It\u2019s also about what you can do for others.  Holiday time is the perfect time to put this principle into action.  When you send cards to your professional network, remind them that you\u2019re there for them.  If you have your own business or even a side gig, include your business card.  But don\u2019t ask for a thing \u2014 the spirit of the holidays is in the giving.  Networking isn\u2019t so difficult<\/a>, after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Send the Right Cards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Select your holiday cards with care.  If you\u2019re going to spend the time and energy, make sure your cards reflect who you are and what you value.  Most people buy cards, but you can make your own.  You don\u2019t even have to be very artistically inclined since you can use photographs or computer art.  If you do decide to buy them, some ideas include holiday cards featuring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n