Should I send Holiday cards even though I am single?
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Being single doesn’t mean you should skip sending holiday cards. I love checking the mailbox this time of year and finding something other than bills. Receiving holiday cards is joyful, and I enjoy displaying them around the house.
There’s a common assumption that holiday cards are only for couples and families, but singles have just as much reason to send them. Here are five reasons every single person should consider mailing Christmas cards.
Circle of Joy
What to put on your holiday card if you’re single
Deciding what to put on your card can be the hardest part. If you’re single, options include a portrait of yourself, photos of your pets, or a well-designed non-photo card. Some years I send a single image; other years I choose a collage of travels and experiences. Even a set of selfies can tell your story.
- Yourself
- Pets
- Collage of your year
- A beautifully designed non-photo card
1. Keeping in touch with family and friends
Holiday cards are an easy, thoughtful way to reach out to friends and family you haven’t spoken to in a while. Sending a card shows you’re thinking of them and helps maintain connections, even across long distances.
Modern Gilded Joy
2. Show Off
Sending a holiday card is a chance to celebrate where you are in life. Whether you share a single flattering photo or a collage of trips and highlights, your card can reflect confidence and happiness that aren’t tied to relationship status.
If you had a year of travel or memorable moments, a collage paired with a playful message can showcase your personality and even make family members smile. A foil-pressed or illustrated design is another way to make a statement.
3. Carve out that spot on the Fridge
During the holidays it’s common to see friends’ and family’s cards displayed on fridges and mantels. It’s satisfying to earn a spot among them. If you don’t want one large photo, mix in a few images of your pets or use a template that allows multiple photos so your card feels personal without being over the top.
4. Give them something to look forward to
Unique cards can become holiday traditions. A few years ago I sent an ornament card, and I still see that ornament on friends’ trees each season. Sending a creative or interactive card gives people a small keepsake they’ll enjoy year after year.
5. Life Events
Life milestones—buying a home, moving into a new apartment, adopting a pet, or graduating—are perfect reasons to send holiday cards, though you don’t need an excuse. Celebrate your achievements and share updates with friends and family.
Great options for some well designed non photo cards
If you prefer not to use photos, there are many beautifully designed non-photo cards that still feel personal and festive. Elegant typography, illustration, and foil accents make for a polished seasonal greeting.
Joy Letter Poinsettia
Have yourself a merry little Christmas