Are you sending holiday cards this year?

I'm really amazed at how many people aren't sending holiday cards this year! It wasn't that many years ago that you could count on getting a card from just about everyone you knew. What's changed?

I think part of what's changed is social media: You may feel that social media brings us closer together and in a way it does, but all of those connections disappear when you turn your phone or computer off. And who prints out a tweet or a post and puts it on the mantle above the stockings?

And people seem to think that they're too busy to send cards. If you've got time to post or tweet, you have time to send a card. That's literally how long it takes to send a card! Or maybe you feel that it's too old fashioned in this high tech world. It's just the opposite...many younger people don't know what it feels like to get something in the mail. This could be something new for them.

I think you're doing a disservice to yourself, your family and friends by not reaching out to them not only during this time of year but all year long.

Take a look at this video that shares 10 years of Christmas cards featuring the additions to the family over the years!

If you're in business, holiday cards are one of the three main ways to reach out to your customers, clients and prospects. And if you're not in business, you have the same three ways to stay in touch with your friends and loved ones. And with relationship marketing there's really no difference between customers, clients, prospects, friends and loved ones.

So, take advantage of the holiday incentives that I offered last week and reach out this holiday season.

Interesting days

Today - Cake Day, Cyber Monday and A Blue Christmas

Tomorrow - Craft Jerky Day, Pins And Needles Day, Bavarian Cream Pie Day, Giving Tuesday and A Blue Christmas

Next Monday - Make A Gift Day, Roof Over Your Head Day, Disability Day, Walt Disney Day and A Blue Christmas 
  
December 26 - Thank You Note Day, Candy Cane Day and A Blue Christmas