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Signed, Stamped, Sealed, Sent: It’s National Christmas Card Day!

By Nina Hollander, Broker

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty 179530

December 09, 2025 04:26 AM

NATIONAL CHRISTMAS CARD DAY: DECEMBER 9TH

PAPER GREETINGS IN A DIGITAL WORLD... DO PEOPLE STILL SEND CHRISTMAS CARDS?

"Christmas cards are tiny ambassadors of love, sent to remind us we’re not alone during the holidays."

Do you still send Christmas cards? 📬 In today’s digital age—with e-cards, social media, and instant messaging—the tradition of writing and mailing Christmas cards has certainly changed. According to recent polls, 6 in 10 Americans report receiving fewer cards. Clearly, fewer people mail traditional cards these days, but I still do. And a survey two years ago of 2,000 US adults, split evenly by generation, found two in three people prefer to receive physical cards as opposed to digital ones.

Call me old-fashioned, but I love❤️ sending cards: Christmas cards, birthday cards, home and wedding anniversary cards, graduation cards, Mother’s and Father’s Day cards, Thanksgiving cards, thank-you cards—you name it. I’ll even admit that browsing for the perfect card(s) is one of my favorite things to do. Finding just the right message in a card for someone feels as special to me as choosing the perfect gift.

"Each Christmas card is a little piece of joy, connecting hearts across the miles."

What I’ve noticed over the years is how much people appreciate receiving cards in the mail. Because they’re less common these days, they do feel more meaningful. A handwritten card carries a thoughtfulness that a quick text or online greeting just doesn’t. Sending a card lets someone know I took a moment to think about them—and when I receive one, it warms my heart that someone took the time to think of me.

"A mailbox filled with Christmas cards is a mailbox filled with happiness."

I also love receiving "real" cards. My family and friends know how much I love getting a card and don't really care about a text or Facebook greeting. Every holiday season I love catching up on news from my friends and clients in their Christmas cards. I've already begun to receive holiday cards from clients and friends and I'm loving hearing all about their year and plans for 2026. There’s something magical about opening a Christmas card and feeling the sender’s warmth.

Have you ever wondered how the tradition of sending Christmas cards came about? Find out in the video below.

So what do you say? Do you still send Christmas cards? Are you planning to send Christmas cards this year?

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Nina - ah, methods of communication go beyond seasonality. I might "miss" such days, but they are reminders.

Dec 09, 2025 04:48 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Michael Jacobs

Nina Hollander, Broker - time capsules captured.

Dec 09, 2025 06:17 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Michael Jacobs hi Michael... there's just something special about finding a card in the mail box, opening it and seeing a message from a friend or relative.

Dec 09, 2025 05:06 AM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I don't mail out Christmas cards, but I do mail out an annual fridge calendar to all of my clients, family, and friends. I usually mail it out after Thanksgiving.

Dec 09, 2025 04:53 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Brian England that's a bit much... I don't do that!

Dec 09, 2025 05:35 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Brian England good morning, Brian... that would feel too commercial for me. And I hate receiving what feels like a business communication from someone I know well in lieu of a holiday greeting. I send out Christmas cards to friends, relatives, and all my past clients and special current clients. Then the day after Christmas I send out my fridge calendars that say Happy New Year. It's more work, but I find people appreciate the communication.

Dec 09, 2025 05:07 AM

Brian England

Hmm, I totally get that Nina Hollander, Broker and I often feel the same way about those types of things, but people have often told me that they look forward to receiving it annually, and it seems genuine when they say it. It always has an updated photo of me, so perhaps that personalizes it a bit, haha.

Dec 09, 2025 05:23 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Brian England people always thank me for the calendars... but I would feel like I was missing a personal connection if I didn't also send out a card.

Dec 09, 2025 05:27 AM

Brian England

One year, I wrote a personal note along with each and every one Nina Hollander, Broker that was a lot of work, though, haha.

Dec 09, 2025 05:34 AM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

Until this year I have always sent Christmas Cards. I would write them out on Thanksgiving weekend, and mail them around 12-1. However, I realized at the start of this season that it was feeling like a chore to me, instead of something enjoyable, so I decided I would just send cards if I received them. Maybe next year I'll get back to being more proactive!

Dec 09, 2025 04:58 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Kat Palmiotti good morning, Kat... I do a short letter that I include in all my cards so my writing is minimal. And yes, it is a bit of a chore, but I do like to remember "special" people and clients in my life this way... and I love when they remember me.

Dec 09, 2025 05:10 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I miss the years when we sent and received many Christmas cards.

Happy Holidays!

Dec 09, 2025 05:28 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Hi Roy... we certainly send and receive fewer cards as the years go on... but that's mostly because so many of our friends and family have passed.

Dec 09, 2025 05:30 AM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Nina. Up at until a few years ago our mailbox was full In the month of December. These days not so much and the number of cards are few. And, this year we have joined those who no longer send cards. Enjoy your day.

Dec 09, 2025 05:37 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Wayne Martin hi Wayne... not there yet... and might not ever be even if the number of cards we send out personally are much fewer than in the past.

Dec 09, 2025 05:38 AM

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

I do receive quite a few Christmas Cards every year. I love to get them. I think those that are truly personal make the most impact.

Dec 09, 2025 05:56 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty agreed, Jeff. They also let me catch up with people and their lives at least once a year.

Dec 09, 2025 08:39 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Nina,
Oh My Gosh... you have reminded me, December is slipping away. I'd better get to work!

Dec 09, 2025 06:24 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams that will be my project over the next few evening. Thanksgiving was so late this year, I lost a week.

Dec 09, 2025 08:40 AM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Nina, Just the other day we were discussing whether the Christmas-card industry has become outdated, and the conversation turned to how it might adapt to modern communication trends.

Dec 09, 2025 06:27 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Lawrence "Larry" & She...

Plainview, NY

Nina Hollander, Broker

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 hi Sheila...it's my age that is showing, but so long as I'm around there will be Christmas cards to send.

Dec 09, 2025 08:40 AM

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA

Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I still have to buy my Christmas cards, so they are not going out today.

Dec 09, 2025 06:35 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 hi Nick... I buy mine each year after Christmas at 50% off so they are ready for me for the next year.

Dec 09, 2025 08:41 AM

Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker two peas in a pod. I remember going to the Foley's downtown store in Houston the day after Christmas. My aunt, mother and a few cousins all went and we'd buy half off Christmas cards and wrapping paper.

Dec 09, 2025 07:59 PM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib as I always say, Kathy... I'm from New York City... I'm allergic to paying full price for anything.

Dec 10, 2025 09:38 AM

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518

Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC

Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

I mail Christmas cards or Thanksgiving Cards. My winning card is the Valentine's. So many of my clients are alone now, and the Valentine speaks volumes about how much we care — even if you are no longer in the buying pool.

Dec 09, 2025 07:03 AM

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes &...

Walhalla, SC
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 hi Gwen... I actually do both... Christmas and Thanksgiving. I used to be able to send fridge magnet notepads with a Valentine theme... but haven't been able to lay my hands on those for a few years. Will need to think of something else.

Dec 09, 2025 08:42 AM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nina, I haven't done full-on Christmas cards for a few years. Leaving soon for AZ, so don't send one, I won't get it until 2026. :-)

Dec 09, 2025 12:46 PM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox I just can't imagine not sending Christmas cards... especially to family and old friends.

Dec 09, 2025 12:55 PM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Nina Hollander, Broker I pick up the phone or meet them for coffee, lunch or dinner.

Dec 09, 2025 12:56 PM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox most of my friends and relatives I send cards to are not in Charlotte. As for favorite clients... I'd be doing that until June if I was meeting them. I've found most people are just too busy in December to go have coffee or lunch with me.

Dec 09, 2025 01:28 PM

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Nina. I guess I am old fashion too, as I started writing out my Christmas cards this past weekend. Hopefully, I will get all of them done by this weekend, and in the mail.

Dec 09, 2025 01:45 PM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Jerry Newman LOL, Jerry... let's admit it... we're both old. That will be my project as well later this week.

Dec 09, 2025 01:47 PM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina we still send Christmas cards, BUT much fewer than what we use to send.

Dec 09, 2025 02:17 PM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

George Souto same here, George... but the main reason we send so many fewer cards is because so many friends and relatives have passed.

Dec 09, 2025 02:20 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Retired Home Stager/Redesign

I have a confession, Nina. I used to send out cards, but like Kat Palmiotti said...it became too much of a chore for me. I still love picking out other occasion cards. My friend's 106 year old mother tells her friends not to get her cards because they cost too much and she'l just toss them.

Dec 09, 2025 08:06 PM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib good morning, Kathy... for me it's that annual check-in with people I care about but can't keep in touch with regularly.

Dec 10, 2025 04:25 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

NIna instead of sending out cards we host a lot of dinners and a few bigger events for everyone. That my way of showing them a little love around the holiday!

Dec 10, 2025 10:56 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Anna "Banana" Kruchten hi Anna... that works if people are nearby... most of my cards go long distance and many all over the world.

Dec 10, 2025 11:00 AM

Lew Corcoran

Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA

Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Your reflections on Christmas cards capture the heart of why these traditions matter, Nina Hollander, Broker. Thank you for sharing such thoughtful insight that reminds us how a simple card can carry real warmth and connection 📬❤️.

Dec 10, 2025 01:59 PM

Lew Corcoran

East Bridgewater, MA
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Lew Corcoran hi Lew. I, for one, am not ready to throw away all the traditions of my childhood when it comes to Christmas.

Dec 10, 2025 02:10 PM

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