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Are you looking for a more personal way to share the joy this holiday season? Here are six better alternatives to sending holiday cards you should consider.

1. Send an eCard

eCards are especially fun because there are many different variations to play with to design your perfect card. You have access to graphics you wouldn’t otherwise be able to pass along. Even if you buy holiday cards that are recyclable or made from recycled paper, it’s still more efficient to send a digital greeting card instead of a paper one. Plus, many digital cards are free, and you don’t have to pay for postage or worry that your card will not arrive.

You can send free eCards to celebrate all kinds of occasions. Holiday cards are not limited to Christmastime. Pride, Memorial Day, or even a super random holiday like National Donut Day is a great occasion to send a digital message.

2. Record a Message

If you want to make the holiday greetings you send to a loved one more personal, why not record an audio or video message? A short audio or video message shares your love and good wishes in the best possible way, and the recipient is sure to appreciate the personal touch and the time and effort you have taken. This is a gift that a loved one would certainly hold on to forever.

When you send a video message, you could even dress up accordingly for the holiday or use another idea to make your message more fun.

3. Send a Gift

Whether it’s homemade or expensive, sending a gift is a sweet gesture to show your love for someone on a special occasion. You might not want to send everyone a gift, but sending an item to your closest friends or family members is sure to be warmly appreciated.

Traditional gifts like chocolates and flowers are a great place to start. Paint a picture or bake their favorite pie, you could even send edible flowers! It’s important to make sure you choose a present that is special to the person you are sending it to.

4. Write a Handwritten Letter

This personal approach shows your loved ones how much you care. Taking the time to write out a thoughtful note is one of the most touching gifts you could give. Sometimes, all you need to do to convey your love and appreciation is to show the recipient that you have spent time on him or her.

While you could type up a letter to multiple recipients, it’s impersonal in comparison to a handwritten note. If you write individual handwritten letters to express your love on a certain holiday, you will demonstrate just how much you care in a more personal way.

5. Pick Up the Phone or Make a Video Call

One of the easiest things to do is to pick up the phone to wish your friends or family members a happy holiday time. Taking time out of your day to talk to them is a great way to show you care.

Picking up the phone shows you have time for the people you care about and you will be able to convey your love much more than you could over a holiday card.

Of course, you could video call too so you can actually see one another. Plan to do something fun like dress up in a party hat before you make a video call. In which case, the sillier, the better; as, for most holidays, your goal is to make your loved ones smile and laugh. One of the more fun and personalized alternatives to holiday cards.

6. Make a Charity Donation on Behalf of Your Loved One

One of the kindest alternatives to sending holiday cards is making charity donations. If you decide to go down this route, choose an appropriate charity. You could choose to donate to a good cause that you know a loved one supports or you could give to a charity that supports the current holiday.

For instance, you could donate to an LGBTQ+-related charity during Pride or a veteran charity during Memorial Day.

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