Is one expected to send Christmas cards?

[JVS]

I don't. I also am bad about answering the phone and emails.

[billyskank]

1. At least you thought about it enough to post a thread about it.

After all, it's the thought that counts.

[JVS]

3. Yes. May all the people know that my warmth and cheer radiates out to them this season.

I suppose I could writes some kind of letter and email it to everyone on my list. But I don't like the idea of everyone on the list having the possibility of getting in contact with each other.

[billyskank]

4. Email it to yourself and bcc everyone on your list.

That's how mass mailings are done without everyone knowing everyone else's addresses.

[JVS]

5. Should I write it to myself then too?

Dear JVS,
During the holidays, one likes to take stock and reflect upon the events of the preceding year...

[billyskank]

7. Just write it to "dear asshole"

That will be sufficiently generic.

[JVS]

9. Dear fargin bastiges!

[skygazer]

2. I don't know about expected

I send them because it's probably the one time of the year that I communicate with some people. I suppose I should communicate with them more often but I don't. So it gives me a reason to check in. But I don't get offended if I don't get a card from a friend or family member.

[Critters2]

6. Not only cards, but "Christmas letters" that tell us how you've spent the whole year

out-accomplishing us in every area of life. Get to work!!

[Shell Beau]

8. I don't. I am terrible about it. I love getting them though.

I have a hard enough time sending my bills off. That is why I am thankful I can pay most online!