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Is it tacky?

It is that time of year again.  The time when I spend hours writing a Christmas letter, making cards and then....forgetting to mail them, not finding addresses, and getting wrong addresses.  I am horrible at sending Christmas cards.  I make them up, but getting them sent is another story.  So here is my question, is it tacky to send e-cards this year?

We don't have many people without an e-mail on our list.  It is also a cheaper and greener option.  I know I could get them sent this way, but is it too impersonal.  I know it is fun to get a card in the mail.  Please help me out.  Let me know what you think.  

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Eaton Five said…
I don't think there is any problem with it! The point is to send a little Christmas cheer, does it matter the delivery method??? The ones we get by e-mail I still print and put with the others so I can sit and read them in front of the Christmas Tree. (we have recieved some by e-mail for the past 2 years)
November 10, 2008 at 1:14 PM
Terésa said…
Great idea! I'm going to do it!
November 10, 2008 at 4:21 PM
HRHNeenerita said…
I say no that the thought is that you are connecting with your love ones and letting know they are thought of and loved. if you really need to do the letter send it as a pdf lov Aunt Neener
November 13, 2008 at 10:53 PM
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