Latest development
Applying nanotechnology, the world's smallest Christmas card was made in England. The size is 200 micrometer (width) x 209 micrometer (height). Its width is just two pieces of human hairs. This card was done in 30 minutes with a Christmas tree pattern. It is a proof on the nanotechnology level and wider applications such as on television and camera are to be expected.
Back to the Past
Mailing out Christmas cards to send greetings to one another was a common practice. For people who don’t write letters regularly, the card carries significant messages for the sender and receiver, for example, we miss you, keep in touch, we wish you happy. Receiving a Christmas card generate a good feel that many people welcome this.
Due to the heavy workload experienced by the postal office, delivery deadlines were set for each country. Rush to the post office for mailing if you want the card arrived before Christmas.
Christmas cards have beautiful artistic design, carrying different words of blessing. Prices vary and customers have no problem to select according to their own budgets. The cards are beautiful and serve well to generate warm feeling; hence, they are often used in home decoration during Christmas time.
Recent Trend
Many people forsake the mailing of Christmas cards due to a couple of reasons.
1) Go Green
Seldom people keep the cards after Christmas and they become refuses. To minimize the cutting of trees and creating unnecessary wastes, a lot of people shift to other alternatives to send out their greetings.
2) Efficient alternatives available
a) E-cards
Christmas cards are digitized. E-cards still have beautiful artistic design and warm wordings. Some require payment; others are free. They don’t involve cutting trees and handling refuses. The sender doesn’t need to rush to the post office, but with some simply inputs (receiver name and their email address) to the computer or Smartphone that is Internet connected, the e-card can be sent out within a minute, to almost every corner of the world, and at the last minute.
Many people shift to this option as it offers many functions of the physical cards, and in a more economical, convenient, speedy and environmental friendly manner.
b) SMS
Some people adore simplicity. They don’t need stunning card design. They sent out greetings in their own words
and again, with one click, the warm message will be sent out shortly.
c) Facebook, Blogger and other Social Platforms
Many people spend a lot of time on the social platforms, sharing photos and news, and daily greetings. Using this means to send out Christmas greetings is also free, convenient, speedy and environmental friendly manner. Multiple sharing is common and the Christmas feel is magnified in the digital world.
Though the technology advancement begets many powerful alternatives, some people still enjoy mailing out and receiving Christmas card. No matter you are a die-hard fan of Christmas card or not, let’s hope everyone will keep sending out greetings in Christmas and be joyful throughout.
Author's note:
To call for uniqueness, you can make your own Christmas cards, either the physical one or the digital one. Here are some DIY steps for your reference.
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Make a Unique Birthday Gift by Windows Movie Maker (You can make the e-card in the form of video sharing a bundle of precious photos)
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