I love getting snail mail so as you can imagine, receiving Christmas cards is a very exciting component of the Christmas season for me! Opening each card and discovering a family photo card or a personal note just makes me feel so happy!
In year's past, I typically handmade each card that we sent out to our family and friends. Since having our little love, I have found the convenience in sending a photo greeting card mass-printed from a company. It does take away a piece of personalization but I treasure the value in documenting the growth of our family and spreading cheer through the photos.
I do insist on printing the name and address on each card to capture a bit of personalization. I saw the pin below on Pinterest. I loved how it created the image of a package:
Original source:heart-2-home.com
I decided to adapt the idea for addressing our Christmas cards this year. Here is a sample of my creation:
Addressing each envelope is a sentimental occasion for me.
I wrote the following post on Facebook regarding the event:
I love addressing Christmas cards! Besides
being a relaxing, creative outlet for me it is a time of reflection.
When I write a family name my mind tends to be overwhelmed with memories
and I feel so blessed by the special individuals in my life!
My parents sent out the following poem in their Christmas cards this year that really speaks the truth of my heart as well.
My Christmas List of Blessings
Every name's a touchstone
that leads me to a place and time,
Where God had used another's heart
to reach out and touch mine.
It may have happened years ago
or even yesterday,
But every person on my list
has changed my life some way.
Through simple conversation,
a warm hug or a shared meal,
Every person on my list
has helped me grow or heal,
Or laugh or love or learn or smile...
the blessings never end,
As God allows our paths to cross
as family and as friends.
So, please know that this greeting
is more than a Christmas wish,
It's a "Thank you" card to God
for putting you on my list
For each and every one whose name
I've come to hold so dear...
Those who've shown me Christmas joy
Throughout each day of the year.
I am so thankful to have a list of individuals to send Christmas cards to who have shaped and influenced my life. I am honored to call them my family and friends and wish them love, joy and peace this Christmas and always!
