In today’s digitally driven world, personal gestures have become something special.
A handwritten message, a lovingly selected motif or a few honest words have an impact that no digital message can replace. Especially during Advent, when the year is coming to an end, many people return to an old but beautiful tradition: sending Christmas cards.
Christmas cards are much more than just a piece of paper with a festive motif. They are an expression of appreciation, gratitude and closeness – even over long distances. Anyone who receives a card knows that someone has taken their time: to choose a motif, to find a few personal words and to get it on its way in a timely manner. In a time when many messages are deleted in seconds, a card often stays on the mantel or fridge for weeks – a small piece of memory of affection and community.
The tradition of the Christmas card has a long history.
People in England began sending festive greetings on paper as early as the 19th century. Initially it was a luxury item, but later it became a popular gesture among all walks of life. Today it is a symbol of deceleration in a hectic world. Because when you write a card, you pause, think about others – and thus create a real moment of connection.
The creative aspect also plays a role.
Many people design their cards themselves – with photos, drawings or small texts. Others choose from lovingly designed motifs that capture the entire spectrum of the Christmas spirit: from classic and contemplative to modern and humorous. Whether minimalist or playful, handmade or professionally printed – a card always remains personal.
It’s especially nice when you consciously reflect while writing: What was important this year? Who would you like to thank? Which encounters or shared moments do you remember? This means that writing a Christmas card becomes not just a greeting, but a small ritual of mindfulness.
For many families, making and writing cards together is an integral part of the pre-Christmas season.
Children paint stars and Christmas trees, adults write a few lines – and everyone experiences a moment of real Christmas spirit together. Even in companies, sending Christmas cards to customers or business partners is back in fashion. In doing so, you not only show politeness, but also human warmth and an awareness of tradition.
In the end, it doesn’t matter whether the card is particularly artistic or whether the text sounds perfect. The gesture is important. A Christmas card says: I think of you. And perhaps that is exactly the most beautiful message you can send in an often loud and fast-paced world.