Why Bother?

[sherrardk]

Received a Christmas card today from someone I’m not in contact with - why do they bother? Is it to make them feel good or like they’ve somehow done their bit?

[Maydup]

I'm guilty of sending cards to people on my list which is probably way out of date. I did cross some off last year, and I'll cull it some more this time. Then see if I receive from those people before I rush a card back!

[dunnitall]

Nooo I don't send now don't want any either. Waste of money for a start and as it's my bday near Xmas I prefer the stash of cards I receive for that. Always keep bday cards up a week and love them. Xmas cards to me aren't sent with sentiment, often by duty or 'that's the list I stick to'. I donate to charity rather then send cards and line rotten mail's pockets with dosh. Sad old gittess ain't i?

[ummmm]

Not as bad as me, dunnital, I am the Grinch....

[ladybirder]

There are a couple of people I have no contact with other than to send a Xmas card every year. They both, independently helped me through a very difficult time many years ago and I am still grateful to this day and they know that. I always get one back from each of them, so far. It's a way of letting each other know we are still alive I suppose. I dread the day I don't get one in return.

[Georgiesmum]

Its still early days CloverJo. Im sure you still have lots more cards to come before Christmas.

[goodgoalie]

I think the 8th of December is way too early to be sending or receiving cards, whoever they are from. Makes it seem like it's a chore and being done just to 'get it out of the way' and tick it off some list. Not what Christmas is about, to me.

[dunnitall]

Oh dear ummmm ....seems we vying for position 'ere lol. Life eh....you couldn't make it up mate xx

[sherrardk]

Thanks for your replies - just seems odd to not bother on other occasions like the kids' birthdays, etc.

[DarceyK123]

My manager at work never sends any cards opting for the "im giving the money to charity" cop out.

You can get a big box of cards from the £1 shop and most of us just hand them out around the office so it could cost her as little as a £1.

But she cant be bothered to even do that to show some appreciation to her loyal staff.

Im sure that £1 she saves will go a long way in her chosen charity, the money she's on she could afford to do both! Ha ha!

[gness]

Darcey...buy a box of cards....sign them from her and pass them around to the staff....in secret.....just to see what happens... :-)

[Old_Geezer]

Just good to stay in touch with those you once knew better.

[Caran]

I've done all my cards. Posted 18 yesterday. Got a big pile for hand delivery. Done about 40 for our U3A Christmas lunch club that I organise and done the committee cards too.

[EDDIE51]

We get Christmas cards every year from,and send cards to,people who do not contact us any other time. All part of the 'Festive Spirit ' .