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Amid the holiday hustle, it’s easy to get swept up in shopping, decorating, and baking. Yet, in all the flurry, let’s remember the simple joy of sending and receiving Holiday cards.
These festive greetings are more than just pieces of paper; they’re tokens of warmth, carriers of good tidings, and little bundles of holiday cheer. A Holiday card brings a personal touch that a text message or email simply can’t replicate. It shows you took a moment to think of someone special, choosing a card that fits them and adding a meaningful message.
Whether it’s a funny anecdote, a cherished memory, or a simple expression of gratitude, the words you write in a Holiday card can brighten someone’s day and strengthen your bond. So, this season, spread a little cheer by sending Holiday cards to those you care about. A small gesture, but one that means so much.
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It’s simple to send out a “Happy Holidays” text or email to all your family, friends, or business colleagues, but in a world of instant digital gratification, the personalized holiday card still wins out. The holiday card shows you actually care enough to take the time, put pen to paper, and connect on a more personal level.
Think about this for a moment. How many times have you received anything handwritten in the mail in the last decade? A personalized holiday card is a tangible item reminding us that someone was thinking of you. It’s keepsake to cherish and display – unlike the text or email buried in your inboxes.
So what makes these personalized holiday cards special? I’d break it down to 3 things. First, it’s the effort of dedicating time to write the message and show you actually value the recipient. Second, the personalization factor by being able to share a memory or joke and express gratitude with a meaningful personal message. Lastly, uniqueness in the sense that a tangible holiday card is such a change of pace compared to all the digital messages we are bombarded with today that become simply noise.
My suggestion would be for this holiday season to ditch the mass digital messages and connect with colleagues, clients, and loved ones on a more personal level by sending them a personalized holiday card. A small gesture that I promise will make a large impact. It will also remind them of how they are valued and appreciated.
“This is just an exercise in semantics.” Most of us have heard this sentence uttered disparagingly in the effort to discount an argument over the meaning of a given word or term. This sentence could certainly be applied to a scenario in which one was attempting to decide whether it is preferable to proclaim Season’s Greetings or wish Happy Holidays on their Christmas cards. An easy initial reaction would be to surmise that these two phrases are essentially one in the same, and picking one or the other simply would not have any noticeable or tangible impact on the meaning of a business Christmas card. While it is tempting to adhere to this narrow line of thinking, these two phrases do actually differ in a meaningful way as they are more than synonymous methods of offering a festive greeting that avoids preferential treatment for the Christian religion. A closer look at both of these phrases is evidently warranted. The future sentiment of this year’s Christmas cards could potentially hang precipitously in the balance.
Season’s Greetings and Happy Holidays are two distinct phrases that imply two distinct, different meanings. Season’s Greetings is used to convey a festive, jovial mood that is hopefully universally felt in the time period from the end of November through the end of December. This phrase is best utilized when simply wishing individuals a state of joy and fulfillment. Happy Holidays is used to wish multiple individuals of disparate faiths and traditions an enjoyable holiday. This phrase is best utilized to ensure that whether your recipients celebrate Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or Christmas, they will feel included and appreciated. If you were a doubter as to the semantic distinctions of these two seasonal phrases before, hopefully you are now open to the possibility that word choices matter. If not, let me wish you Season’s Greetings….or Happy Holidays.
When people think of construction. they think of rugged individuals, usually wearing a hard hat, sweating and working hard at manual labor. A construction company can portray such an appearance on the outside by the nature of their business. How can you leave a more lighthearted impression that represents the compassionate and caring side of your business – that which relates to your customers as people?
You can do that with friendly and awe-inspiring construction Holiday Cards. Animals represent the playful side of hearts, seeing a penguin dressed up in a hard hat really transmits the sincerity of the work you do for your clients.
In addition, add your message of thanks softened by using a snowman in hard hats holiday card. Seeing a snowman holding a 2×4 piece of wood in one hand and in the other a hacksaw really can ease the roughness of your business. In fact, seeing a snowman brings us back to our childhood days of building them, bring out the child in your clients by wishing them a Merry Christmas from Yours Truly.
Deer remind of us Santa’s promise to deliver all the presents to everyone. Invoke that desire by our hard-hatted reindeer C-wrenched abled deer’s. Let their red and black noses shine as they greet your clients and show your business in a new light.
Construction is not usually seen as something done by the work of animals, but that is soft touch is exactly what is needed during Christmas time. Let your clients know that you care and that you care deeply with our cute and Holiday cards.
The holiday season is my favorite time of year. I love taking this opportunity to acknowledge all those that have had an impact in my life no matter how big or small. This is the perfect chance to show appreciate for the people who have touched your life and who mean so much to me.
I also feel that at this time of year, all of us need to focus on the reason why it is so special. Sure it is great to give and receive presents and to attend all those festive gatherings, but we need to keep our focus on the true meaning of the season. I take this time to add one of these special quotes in my Christmas cards.
I know the last one is a little more lighthearted but sometimes it is the perfect fit.
During the holiday season, you’ll notice hundreds of different holiday cards go on sale across major retailers and online. The only problem, however, is that they don’t cater to your company or industry! Sure you might be able to design one yourself (which is a valid option), but that takes extra time out of your already busy schedule. If you’re going to purchase holiday greeting cards, they should really represent your organization and be simple to setup.
Fortunately, the Gallery Collection has compiled a big list of industry specific greeting cards over the years to cater to your specific company’s needs. Whether you’re a construction company, law firm, or real estate agency, we’ve got a card for you! One of my industry favorites is this cute little dental card with festive teeth.
If you’re company falls into one of these categories, we’ve definitely got you covered for industry-specific cards:
Make sure to give them a look! As with most Gallery Collection designs, you’ll be able to enter your company name, customize your envelopes, and choose / create an imprint to put inside your card to really customize the entire design. Looking to design your own card? You can do that too! Just upload your own design / photo and our team will help you make it as great as can be.
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Thanksgiving is a time to show thanks for what you have and for those that are part of your life. It is also a time to show others what they mean to you and why you are thankful they are part of your life. The same can be done at the office.
Having a “Wall of Thanks” is a great way to recognize all the individuals and their contributions to the business and to each other. Set up a wall in a common area that everyone has access to. You can either hang a chalkboard with chalk nearby or have a large pad of post-it notes. Everyone can take this opportunity to write a note of thanks in appreciation of what someone has done for them.
A fun idea is to have a Thanksgiving recipe contest. With the American culture consisting of such a mix of nationalities, many households have such a variety of takes on the basics such as stuffing, potatoes, etc. The participants can bring in their dish along with the recipe. I love the idea of the winner getting their Thanksgiving turkey as the prize.
Another great idea to show how thankful you are is to do a clothes drive and give back. Set up a box in the work kitchen for the entire month of December than as a group, bring your donations to the local homeless shelter.
Celebrate this Thanksgiving in your office by showing thanks, having fun and giving back.
