Today we talk about Christmas cards.
The first ever Christmas card was designed in 1843 by Sir Henry Coles. Sir Henry had just helped pass a reform where the cost of the English stamp was lowered to one penny. He wanted to encourage people to use the postal service to prove how popular it was. People were hand writing long letters to their friends and families and he thought that a Christmas card would cut down that time plus encourage people to use the post. A win-win.
The photo attached is the design of that very first Christmas card.
Although sending Christmas cards has become less popular over time many feel that it is a tradition worth holding onto so let's talk Christmas cards.
In your planner add a page or two devoted to cards. As with most planner sheets there are many available on line or if you are inclined design your own.
Who are you sending cards to this year? Make a list (check it twice, sorry had to do it). Include the kids teachers, your hairdresser, the garbage collector, the postman, your neighbours, all those that you would like to give a card to.
Are the addresses up to date, take time to update your address book now if needed.
Do you have cards already, do you need to buy or get some printed? If so contact the printer and ask about lead time and add this to the planner. How many cards do you need? Add this to the planner so that you can purchase them as soon as they are available in the stores.
Look for the salutation to write in your card, something that is meaningful to you and to the recipient, once again there are many ideas on the internet.
Are you adding a newsletter or family photo to the card. If adding a newsletter start making note of the items that you would like to add, Summer family trips etc. If adding a family photo do you already have one or do you need to contact a photographer and set up a photo shoot?
Do you have stamps? When will the post office release the Christmas stamps, add a reminder to you planner and also add it to your budget.
Check the postage dates, especially if sending international cards, the mail can take many weeks around Christmas.
Here at MHH we hold an annual Christmas card exchange, if it is something you have done in the past or something you would like to try, keep an eye out for the official sign up closer to Christmas.
The first ever Christmas card was designed in 1843 by Sir Henry Coles. Sir Henry had just helped pass a reform where the cost of the English stamp was lowered to one penny. He wanted to encourage people to use the postal service to prove how popular it was. People were hand writing long letters to their friends and families and he thought that a Christmas card would cut down that time plus encourage people to use the post. A win-win.
The photo attached is the design of that very first Christmas card.
Although sending Christmas cards has become less popular over time many feel that it is a tradition worth holding onto so let's talk Christmas cards.
In your planner add a page or two devoted to cards. As with most planner sheets there are many available on line or if you are inclined design your own.
Who are you sending cards to this year? Make a list (check it twice, sorry had to do it). Include the kids teachers, your hairdresser, the garbage collector, the postman, your neighbours, all those that you would like to give a card to.
Are the addresses up to date, take time to update your address book now if needed.
Do you have cards already, do you need to buy or get some printed? If so contact the printer and ask about lead time and add this to the planner. How many cards do you need? Add this to the planner so that you can purchase them as soon as they are available in the stores.
Look for the salutation to write in your card, something that is meaningful to you and to the recipient, once again there are many ideas on the internet.
Are you adding a newsletter or family photo to the card. If adding a newsletter start making note of the items that you would like to add, Summer family trips etc. If adding a family photo do you already have one or do you need to contact a photographer and set up a photo shoot?
Do you have stamps? When will the post office release the Christmas stamps, add a reminder to you planner and also add it to your budget.
Check the postage dates, especially if sending international cards, the mail can take many weeks around Christmas.
Here at MHH we hold an annual Christmas card exchange, if it is something you have done in the past or something you would like to try, keep an eye out for the official sign up closer to Christmas.
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