Just a few reminders about sending Christmas Cards... and observations...
Sending Cards in the mail - be sure to send them with enough time allowed for them to arrive on time - PRIOR to Christmas (2007 - wide grin). This means getting them to the post about 10 days prior to December 25th - if not more - to allow for slower mail delivery times at this time of the year. (Also some people string their cards up as part of the festive decorations.)
Also - if sending overseas... like to/from Australia - or Europe - allow MORE time - as it takes about 14 days for things to get from there to here (or vice versa). Also - be sure to send and specify 'Air Mail' at the post office - to ensure that it does not go by boat - which would take about 2 months.
Another tip - if sending mail outside the country (U.S.) - you will need to take the cards to the Post Office - to get and pay for - foreign postage rates.
If you exchange your address with others - make sure that the address given is real. I have had one person give me an address - and 2 months later - I got their card returned - no such address. The individual was miffed that they had not received a card from many - but had sent out cards. If you have 'issues' with fears of being 'outted' or whatever - it may be best to not participate in exchanging Christmas Cards.
Keep in mind that within the U.S. postage rates are rated per ounce (which allows you to send a bit more than just a card), and outside the country, I believe it is rated per half-ounce.
Folks - Christmas Card exchanging can be very exciting - if you've ever done it before - you will know this. I believe that last year, I had almost 24 cards from friends through the exchange. It was pretty cool - and my wife was impressed!
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Jim TX
P.S. bttt