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In Praise of the Handwritten Christmas Card
The Chicago Tribune editorial praises handwritten holiday cards as a valued tradition connecting communities despite rising costs and commercialization, with over 1 billion sent annually.
- The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board highlighted the enduring value of handwritten holiday cards as a ritual that asks people to slow down and connect families, neighbors, and colleagues.
- Despite glossy holiday guides, mailboxes mostly hold bills and ads, making holiday cards with photos and letters nostalgic reminders of past correspondence.
- Senders often hire professional photographers and create custom photo cards featuring pets, new homes, and relatives alongside overlong, mass-produced roundups.
- Households display cheerful card galleries on doorframes, refrigerators, or mantels, while recipients cherish handwritten notes as heartfelt keepsakes with curated happy updates.
- Industry estimates show Americans send more than 1 billion holiday cards annually, but custom cards and stamps can run a few hundred dollars, leading budget-conscious senders to consider skipping cards.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right1Center16Last UpdatedBias Distribution84% Center
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