Christmas cards rule !

I hearby declare that I have not only ordered Christmas cards again this year but that they've already arrived! And I ordered them whilst we were still under threat of Christmas postal strikes. I just love Christmas cards, both receiving and sending them. Yes, I know they're not as eco-friendly as e-cards. But I do buy as carefully as possible on FSC certified paper. And my cards always contribute to my favourite charity, Centrepoint, which supports the young and homeless. Especially as a marketing person, I guess it could be considered rather quaint these days that I still send traditional cards rather than a singing, hopping or even dancing e-card, wishing everyone of you sincere seasonal wishes as with just one click, I broadcast away. But how can you compare an ethereal email with the sensory pleasure of receiving a real life card and envelope, hand-written, personally addressed, stamped and postmarked? Having said all that, don't let me stop you sending e-cards, especially to me. I'd rather have email greetings and wishes than nothing at all !