The air is colder than usual, the lights are up on the streets and the smell of freshly baked mince pies suddenly fills the supermarkets. Yes, it’s almost that time of the year again and for sure, you’ve been looking forward to the holiday season just as much as anyone else. But before the holiday rush kicks in and your to-do list starts piling up, it’s best to start the holiday cheer by curating a list of people you’d want to send Christmas cards this year. But the question is: who deserves a card and who can you skip this time? As much as we’d like to, it isn’t very practical to send a Chri ..read more

Christmas cards are deeply rooted in the British culture. After all, it was in the United Kingdom that the first Christmas card was sent in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole. The sending of Christmas cards eventually turned into a firm tradition that has spread to many countries across the globe. All originating from that simple three-panel Christmas card, we now have a wide variety of cards in many designs and styles, carefully crafted to make their recipients feel extra special during the holidays. With the tradition starting from the United Kingdom, the British are especially particular about how the ..read more

It probably seems a little cliched, but the reality is that Christmas is almost upon us again. This year, it would be fair to say that it is awaited with much anticipation. After the past two difficult years, there is much to look forward to and to catch up on this festive season! The wealth of articles already appearing on the web bears testimony to the expectation that is building. Add to this the growing consciousness of environmental interests and we can look forward to some interesting ideas for decorations, gifts and celebrations. Wherever in the world you are, 2021 promises to deliver ..read more

Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about all of those holiday cards that you need to send out. But why bore your recipients to tears with a bog-standard Christmas card straight off the shelf of your local card shop? Customised photo Christmas cards are a longstanding tradition in the U.S., but have started to become a bit of a trend in the U.K. too! Whether your friends and family live near or far, they’ll love to receive a customised Christmas card featuring a snapshot of you and your household on the front, ready to celebrate the festive season. In this post ..read more

Christmas shopping can be incredibly stressful, especially when you have no clue about what you should buy for the special man (or men) in your life. It used to be so easy when we were younger! But as we age, most men tend to just buy what they need, when they need it – leaving us utterly clueless as to what to buy them come Christmas time. So, other than a fantastic Christmas card, what do you get for the man who seemingly has everything? This is something that baffles many people who want to find the perfect gift for their loved ones – especially if they don’t have much in common with their ..read more

The holiday season is already fun and exciting, but it can get even more joyous when you finally reveal to family and friends that you’re about to welcome a new bundle of joy into your family. Pregnancy deserves a celebration, and no time is more perfect than announcing your good news during Christmas. And what better way to do it than with beautiful Christmas cards? You’ll be sending Christmas cards to all of your friends and family anyway (at least, you should be!) so it’s the ideal opportunity to make the all-important announcement that your family is about to grow. We’ve compiled some gre ..read more

Although it may be hard to believe, the countdown to Christmas is on. It’s already time to start thinking about starting your festive preparations – including buying, writing and sending your Christmas cards. But instead of settling for shop-bought Christmas cards that all feature boring designs and uninventive, generic greetings, why not order personalised Christmas cards this year? It’s easy to do, and there are so many different designs available – including religious, traditional, illustrated, contemporary and photo upload cards. You can write your own greeting, and choose from a variety ..read more

The Christmas card has always been a symbol of love and holiday cheer. In 1843, the first Christmas cards were sent out by Sir Henry Cole, the founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and it has been a quintessential part of British tradition ever since. Although modern technology has taken over the way we communicate, Christmas cards have always been a special way of sending our love and greetings during the holiday season. But writing a Christmas card hasn’t always been easy, especially for people who are going through a difficult time in their life. It could be a job loss, a de ..read more

Holidays are all about sharing the time with your loved ones. And for many of us, the person that we look forward to sharing Christmas with the most is our life partner. There’s nothing better than sharing those beautiful festive moments with the love of your life! Obviously, you want to show your partner how much you appreciate them this Christmas. That’s why it’s essential to choose a beautiful Christmas card for them, and write the perfect romantic Christmas card message inside to show them how much you really care. The problem is that when it comes time to sit down and write these sweet m ..read more

Picking the right Christmas card to send to your friends, family, colleagues and professional contacts can be quite tricky. But if you’re an animal lover – or you know someone who is – we’ve got you covered. Animal-based Christmas card designs are perfect for every purpose, whether you’re sending corporate cards to clients, or greetings to your loved ones. They’re beautiful to look at, and due to their non-religious theming, animal Christmas cards work well for sending winter wishes to people of any and all faiths (including none at all). Here at Christmas Connections we stock a wide range of ..read more