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"May your heart be filled with joy, and may all your children's toys be pre-assembled."

For many people celebrating the holidays, sending annual cards to friends and family is a long-standing Christmas tradition. Etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore said: "Nothing is more heartwarming than going to your mailbox to open something other than the bill." "Christmas cards can also bring a little nostalgia, I Think people yearn for this kind of holiday connection after years of isolation."

As for when to send Christmas cards, Whitmore recommends the sooner the better, especially considering the slowdown in mail delivery that the USPS took effect in October. "I suggest letting them out a day or two before Thanksgiving," she said. "No later than the first week of December." She added that if you get custom cards from sites such as Shutterfly or Etsy, there is no time to order them now.

Does it feel a bit boring when it comes to inscriptions? Don't worry: we have holiday ideas that can be omitted. Put on your most comfortable Christmas stocking and take out your best stationery-or become cunning and make it yourself! ——Then start to graffiti the information. Here are 70 thoughts on what to write on Christmas cards for family, friends, or anyone on your "good" list.

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