tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post7556852730583443503..comments2024-03-16T10:01:48.154-07:00Comments on Chronica Domus: Seasonal Postal Greetings - A Thing of The Past?Chronica Domushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-72479398572033009552014-12-12T20:27:24.891-08:002014-12-12T20:27:24.891-08:00Hello Lord Cowell,
Indeed, even exceptionally ni...Hello Lord Cowell, <br /><br />Indeed, even exceptionally nice emails (sent at any time of the year) are difficult to save over long periods of time, what with computers crashing and lost data, which I'm sure we can all relate to. A paper Christmas card is really the only thing worth saving and reading time and time again.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-45435272773070480102014-12-12T16:11:31.077-08:002014-12-12T16:11:31.077-08:00Nothing can replace the warmth of a handwritten ca...Nothing can replace the warmth of a handwritten card. It shows a much deeper consideration for the recipient than a hastily sent E-card, even 'nice' E-cards. I have saved most Christmas cards over the years, but can't think of doing the same with an email.Lord Cowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08022567039394790375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-61021220067124680782014-12-07T10:53:43.621-08:002014-12-07T10:53:43.621-08:00A die hard traditionalist here. If one looks forwa...A die hard traditionalist here. If one looks forward to and enjoys this wonderful holiday season neither sending nor receiving cards would leave a hole. It is a dark time of the year and this holiday about light, love, goodwill, is an opportunity to celebrate those for longer than one or two days. Cheers!Jeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-52676081669442585812014-12-06T21:51:54.229-08:002014-12-06T21:51:54.229-08:00Hello Karen,
How nice that you still send cards e...Hello Karen,<br /><br />How nice that you still send cards each Christmas. It really is a lovely tradition to uphold.<br /><br />I am in total agreement with you when it comes to sending thank you notes, which I consider basic good manners. I always encourage my daughter to do the same when she has been sent a gift, for example, and I always send hand-written notes after someone has gone to all the trouble of inviting me to their home for dinner, or doing something thoughtful for me. <br /><br />Following on from our recent Thanksgiving celebratory dinner, I was overjoyed that my husband and I received hand-written notes (and in one case with photographs of the evening included) from all of our guests. It really was so very nice of them and I was overjoyed to learn that everyone enjoyed themselves.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-19952086372852729462014-12-06T21:32:16.500-08:002014-12-06T21:32:16.500-08:00I had to laugh at your "family in the same sw...I had to laugh at your "family in the same sweaters, dogs included" comment. I was once sent a card from a family that were straddling a jet ski in a bikini (the wife) and swimming trunks (the husband and son). I can't tell you how much that card stuck out like a sore thumb when displayed alongside the more traditional cards I received that year. Needless to say, that was one card I could not bring myself to save.<br /><br />Oh, and a very Merry Christmas to you too!Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-76795554638109953522014-12-06T21:14:30.492-08:002014-12-06T21:14:30.492-08:00Hello Mm Thomas,
What a wonderful way of not only...Hello Mm Thomas,<br /><br />What a wonderful way of not only retaining favorite cards from favorite friends, but also putting them to good use after Christmas has long gone. "Upcycling", as they say, at its best.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-64932000815256352722014-12-06T16:43:01.313-08:002014-12-06T16:43:01.313-08:00Dear CD,
I, too, have always enjoyed the holiday r...Dear CD,<br />I, too, have always enjoyed the holiday ritual of sending and receiving greeting cards. However, I find those of us who take the time to send cards are a dwindling minority. Each year, the number of cards we receive decreases and it saddens me that this tradition is ignored by so many. <br />Another (perhaps more alarming trend) are those who send thank yous via email or send no acknowledgement at all. There was a time when one always sent a hand written note of appreciation after a dinner invite or for a gift. Unfortunately, that gracious habit is rather rare these days. My mother was quite insistent on the necessity of sending a proper thank you note during my formative years and I remain grateful for that instruction. <br />Best,<br />Karen<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-23538426870680441642014-12-06T13:59:05.187-08:002014-12-06T13:59:05.187-08:00I knew a wonderful Greek lady who wrote recipes on...I knew a wonderful Greek lady who wrote recipes on the backs of the Xmas cards friends sent her. Her recipes had beautiful artwork and the signatures of her friends.Jazzgirl205https://www.blogger.com/profile/17477490246748899079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-67602475461009997662014-12-06T10:51:29.472-08:002014-12-06T10:51:29.472-08:00P.S. Merry Christmas!!!P.S. Merry Christmas!!!lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-48395169105548250882014-12-06T10:50:13.304-08:002014-12-06T10:50:13.304-08:00Christmas cards used to be one of my favorite trad...Christmas cards used to be one of my favorite traditions of the season. Like you I used to look forward to the mail to see how many had arrived and delighted in displaying them on the mantelpiece. I particularly liked the ones that showed a picture of the family in the same sweaters, dogs included!<br /><br />About three years ago I decided to start the tradition again and sent about fifty to dear old friends I hadn't heard from in awhile. Trust me, these were people I had been very fond of and close at one point or another in my life. Like neighbors and family friends. Not a single one responded with a card or otherwise. I was so distraught I cringe now at the mention of Christmas cards. As to "happy holidays" don't get me going. lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-84775499087601419922014-12-05T13:54:45.526-08:002014-12-05T13:54:45.526-08:00J.W.
Thank you so much for returning to let us al...J.W.<br /><br />Thank you so much for returning to let us all know your source of mail-safe wax seal. I adore that you took the time and effort to do a test drive, and to learn that it passed with flying colors.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-88526290849177216692014-12-05T13:48:53.404-08:002014-12-05T13:48:53.404-08:00Thank you. :)
"Nostalgic Impressions" o...Thank you. :)<br /><br />"Nostalgic Impressions" online. I road tested a couple of envelopes and they came through the mail in great shape.J.W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10363492514927730009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-19136069106035012022014-12-04T17:51:48.184-08:002014-12-04T17:51:48.184-08:00Hello Karen,
How nice that you do send cards and ...Hello Karen,<br /><br />How nice that you do send cards and include a photograph, which is after all, a very personal gesture. <br /><br />I did laugh at your comment on "the dreaded generic Christmas letter". I've been sent one of those for years from someone I've not seen in about two decades. I'm not sure what to make of it as it is a printed sheet, with news of a family I've never met (I only became acquainted with the sender professionally), and my name (as the recipient) is not even hand written at the top of the letter. Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-77046748227233359472014-12-04T14:46:25.644-08:002014-12-04T14:46:25.644-08:00CD,
I confess, I send a card each year but rarely ...CD,<br />I confess, I send a card each year but rarely take the time to write a note. That is why I've been concerned that even I am losing the very thing I used to love. Among our dearest friends we all exchange cards that usually include pictures of the family, or in my case now, grandkids. We get a couple of the dreaded generic Christmas letter but most cards have been ordered from one of the many online companies now that print the name of the family inside the card and put the return address on the envelop, and the cards are addressed via a label program that prints the name and address of each recipient. Great, now I'm depressed! :-)<br />I do remember loving each and every Christmas card that arrived to my home as a child, and even today look forward to seeing who has grown up and such.<br />xo,<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064699521293763744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-39149867874969193312014-12-04T10:09:31.250-08:002014-12-04T10:09:31.250-08:00Hello J.W.,
How marvelous that you've tracked...Hello J.W.,<br /><br />How marvelous that you've tracked down a postal-friendly sealing wax. I can only imagine the captivated recipient of your beautiful envelope as they gaze upon the seal and admire it before tearing into the paper to reveal such a thoughtfully chosen card and written note within. Well done! <br /><br />Now I'm off to research the sealing wax, which has me intrigued. Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-3014195482643138842014-12-04T09:53:33.595-08:002014-12-04T09:53:33.595-08:00Each year we design our own and have them printed....Each year we design our own and have them printed. The envelopes are hand addressed. Christmas and Hanukkah stamps are affixed. Personal notes are included in each card. Something new this year - I found some flexible sealing wax that is postal service friendly, so there will be a wax seal on the envelopes for the first time. <br /><br />Thank you so much for your most enjoyable blog! J.W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10363492514927730009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-22869001995473589002014-12-04T08:19:08.285-08:002014-12-04T08:19:08.285-08:00Hello Anon,
Thank you for sharing your memories o...Hello Anon,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your memories of the piano and mantel covered in cards. I can only imagine how beautiful the room must have appeared.<br /><br />I commiserate with you on the difficulties of finding a Christmas card that wishes the recipient a "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Christmas". Sometimes I will find a perfect image only to open the card and see the words "Happy Holiday" - ugh!Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-57253605938958288682014-12-04T08:15:11.800-08:002014-12-04T08:15:11.800-08:00Hello AD,
What an excellent point with regards to...Hello AD,<br /><br />What an excellent point with regards to those electronic cards and all the clicking of links that is required for you to unearth the message in the "card". Delete key is right! <br /><br />Happy to read that you too continue the tradition of sending card through the mail - bravo!Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-38822157352192061842014-12-04T08:10:58.592-08:002014-12-04T08:10:58.592-08:00Hello Natalia,
Why does it not surprise me that y...Hello Natalia,<br /><br />Why does it not surprise me that you labor so hard over the right choice of card each year, and the hand-written message that goes along with it? You are truly a lady of style! <br /><br />I adore your idea of creating a collage of your favorite cards and framing those. What a very clever idea! In the interest of saving space, unfortunately, I just keep my old cards in a little box that is stored alongside my Christmas ornaments.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by and commenting.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-69389490243785514512014-12-04T08:08:27.531-08:002014-12-04T08:08:27.531-08:00What an interesting point you make, with regards t...What an interesting point you make, with regards to being eco-friendly and the act of sending Christmas cards. There are many options that use recycled post-consumer paper if that is a concern, at least in my area of the world, so that may be a good option for you and your friends.<br /><br />I'm happy you are able to connect with the older generation in your family through card sending. I'm sure they are as delighted to hear from you as you are to receive "real mail" through your door.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-35052330592836300442014-12-04T08:04:21.751-08:002014-12-04T08:04:21.751-08:00Hello Jim,
I so agree with you that letters and g...Hello Jim,<br /><br />I so agree with you that letters and greetings at any time of the year are a nice thing to receive, and of course, an email is certainly better than radio silence. <br /><br />Thank you for the tip on seeking out unusual cards from Asian shops. Next time I visit China town in San Francisco, I'll make sure to pop into some of the little shops to see what is on offer.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-56801172339416220832014-12-04T08:00:45.087-08:002014-12-04T08:00:45.087-08:00Hello columnist,
I'm happy to read that you a...Hello columnist,<br /><br />I'm happy to read that you are still sending cards to those special people in your life, and to those who appreciate receiving them. I think the entire point of card sending is to make a personal connection and let people know you are thinking of them, which you obviously do by the very act of sending your card (postal or otherwise), and also including a few lines of your news. <br /><br />I try terribly hard not to follow the sheep and fall into the marketing ploys of Christmas (not my cup of tea), but sending cards is a long held tradition in my family and I recall my grandmother doing the same too.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-44841907473833842912014-12-04T06:45:41.339-08:002014-12-04T06:45:41.339-08:00This is a subject very dear to me as I have always...This is a subject very dear to me as I have always loved the sending and receiving of Christmas greeting cards. I remember my parents receiving many beautiful cards that covered the fireplace mantel as well as the top of the piano. It was a magnificent sight to behold! Each year I enjoy searching for just the right cards that resonate with me both pictorially and for its message. Lately, it is gotten difficult to find any that make any reference to Christmas. They have tended to be the generic holiday greetings sort. Very sad. I take the time to hand write a personal message to each recipient - nothing too detailed but enough to fill them in on our past year and let them know how we are doing. I also love reading the news from others. I lament the fact that each year, fewer and fewer people are making the effort to keep this tradition alive. Sending and receiving Christmas cards is still important to me but apparently not to most people today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-91016684189857716432014-12-04T06:23:30.704-08:002014-12-04T06:23:30.704-08:00I send Christmas Cards every year and will continu...I send Christmas Cards every year and will continue to do so although my number has dwindled from about 60 down to around 20. I spend more time though on each writing stories or messages to my friends and family. <br />I hate the electronic cards, particularly the ones that make you click a series of links (not even included in the email) -they're not very personal and I don't even bother reading them anymore. Thats what the delete key is for!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-32216583686905943702014-12-04T06:02:18.032-08:002014-12-04T06:02:18.032-08:00Of course, it's all about the real thing! I ju...Of course, it's all about the real thing! I just got a few boxes of cards ready for me to work on next week. :) I am practically obsessed about choosing the most beautiful designs and then hand-writing little messages inside. We send them to the entire family, dear friends, plus all our neighbours and some people met through work. And I keep some of the ones we receive, too. :) I actually make a little collage of my favourite cards every Christmas, frame it and keep alongside the freshly received ones. xNatalia | Look-A-Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843316396695075919noreply@blogger.com