Acknowledge a received Christmas card?

Question

I sent out 75 Christmas cards this year. It was one of those picture cards and it had a beautiful, funny picture of my kids on it. I thought it might get a lot of laughs out of my reciepients. I send to family and friends, ones I do and don't see a whole lot. Most of these people are on my facebook and are online every single night like clock work. Out of 75 cards, only two people have acknowledged that they got my card in the mail. Is that right? I mean is there even a proper etiquette for responding to a Christmas card? I don't expect one in return, I understand that most people just don't do Christmas cards, but should they at least acknowledge that they got it? It was a beautiful card and the picture on it was priceless. I am obviouly very proud of it and a little hurt that noone has really acknowledged it. LOL may be cutting my card list way down next year. I appreciate all responses. Thanks.

Answer 1

I bet the photo was lovely so they probably just forgot and meant no harm. It is such a busy time of year for most people.



As you are on Facebook with them why don't you ask if they received the card, or ask whether they liked the photograph.



Sometimes you just have to prompt people into the action that you want. Have a good Christmas!

Answer 2

People don't respond to Christmas cards they receive, whether through the mall or over Facebook. You are expecting too much, if you think they will do so. If they are so inclined, they MIGHT mail you a Christmas card in return, but don't count on it.

A Christmas card is just a greeting from you and your well wishes to them for the holiday season. It is not expected that it will be acknowledged by the recipient.

Answer 3

A Christmas card is a supposed to be a simple greeting wishing holiday cheer. It's very nice that you included a picture of your children, but you are being a bit of a snowflake to expect others to appreciate the picture the way you do. Most likely what happened is people opened the cards, gave it a little chuckle and put it up with the other cards they received. I personally dislike it when people send "photo" cards. What the heck am I supposed to do with it after the holidays? I have no desire to save them forever. If I get ten picture cards a year, every year, from different people, do you realize how many pictures that adds up to? I say buy some nice cards to send out and include the cute kid pictures in the ones going to close family members that know and love your children. They are the only ones who will really appreciate them.

Answer 4

Well, times have changed. I send out Christmas cards every year- at my husband s insistence. Mind you, he does not pay for the cards, sign them, address them or mail them. We get fewer and fewer cards each year. The first year we were married, we sent out over 40 cards and received just as many in return- some with those family newsletters (and, that's another story for another time).



Now, 28 years later, I send out about 25 cards and we re lucky if we get 10 back. We also get cards from co-workers- not send via the US mail, but hand delivered. All-in-all we get about 10 of those. One year I included a calendar magnet with a recent photo from a family reunion which I thought was clever. No response- no comments, no Facebook comments. Nada. I learned an expensive lesson- no more 'cutesy' stuffy. I wasted my time and money on it. *Sigh* So, I really know what you mean.



So, I can understand your frustration with the lack of response regarding your family Christmas cards.

A short Facebook message would be nice- like "Hey, great Christmas card! The kids are growing up so fast.." But, from your message, you didn t even get that. So, next year, cut way back on your cards. Send them to immediate family members or those who you think will appreciate your efforts.



Try not to let it bother you. This seems to be the trend now-a-days. Move on and enjoy your holidays with your family.

Answer 5

Chirstmas cards are not meant to be acknowledged. They are simply a holiday greeting to reach out to people to let them know you are thinking of them. There truly is zero need for people to contact you to let you know they received your card.



Over the years, I have received dozens of photos of people, their children, their pets, the family on vacation and some dressed up as Santa during the holidays. I am not quite sure what people expect me to do with their photo. Am I supposed to buy a picture frame and display their photo? Am I supposed to scan it and save it on a CD or download it to my computer picture files? Do I keep it for two weeks and discard it with the other holiday greeting cards in January?



But to answer your question, no, people are not obligated to acknowledge receipt of a custom holiday card of your children. Although you feel as though the photograph is "priceless", perhaps everyone else does not.

Answer 6

So along with everything else people have to do you expect then to acknowelge that got your card??? People get tons of Christmas cards they don't have time to acknowelge them.

Answer 7

Look at your intention behind why you send out Christmas cards. Do you do so because you genuinely want to wish the recipients a happy festive season or do you do so because you want/need/expect thanks? Look at why you are not allowing yourself to be completely happy with your work regardless of the acknowledgement of other people. What is the underlying need for approval/acceptance?

Answer 8

Despite the work you put into it, a card is a message, not a gift. So you shouldn't expect a response from people you don't normally keep in touch with.

Answer 9

People who give and receive xmas cards generally get too many to respond with thanks for every single one. It's a bit unreasonable to expect a response to an xmas card, except if you see the person on a regular basis. Then, a "thanks for the card" is not unreasonable to expect, but neither is it reason to be upset if nothing like that is said.

Answer 10

Each year less and less cards are being sent, just keep a list of those you get, and next year send cards to those who sent you one. Im down to 9 cards from my original 35.

Answer 11

I say if the person doesn't send you a card or even acknowledge they received one from you, don't send them one next year

Answer 12

You don't respond to Christmas Cards unless you see the person, you could mention it. Hardly anyone sends cards anymore. I haven't sent them in years.

Answer 13

and of course you shouldn't give to receive. it could just be that those who weren't going to send a card to you would prefer not to thank you so the fact they haven't sent you a card can be glossed over . you see if they say nice card thanks, you might say hey where is my card ?, something they want to avoid. if they do send you a card then its a case of you sent me one i sent you one and of, they did their bit. i'm sure it was a lovely card but sadly people don't say thanks for a present never mind a card these days.

Answer 14

most people respond to your card with their card, and maybe write a short note. that's what happens.

Answer 15

I personally wouldnt care about someone else's kids. Your picture card was tossed in a bin the very second they rceived it

Answer 16

There is NO law stating a person must respond at all. You've done all you can do - move on.

Answer 17

Most people would wait until they saw you or there was some other contact such as a phone call. Then if they remembered, they might say, "Hey, that was a cute card of your family! I appreciated it!"

Answer 18

F uck you, you dumb b itch, and your uglyass kids! No one asked for your stupid card! Forreal, lady, get a hobby or something. This is really sad. I'll be praying for your family tonight. Thoughts and prayers <3

Answer 19

Yes you should

Answer 20

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