Ok, I know what you’re thinking. What kind of a nutcase would send Christmas greetings weeks after the fact. But really it’s best this way. Really.
Most normal people send Christmas cards out at a time that they perceive to be far enough in advance of Christmas that their cards might actually get there in time. It’s never enough time. If the cards arrive at all, they inevitably arrive late anyway. Thus, nothing gained. On the other hand, some people, who are cautious enough to accommodate for this delay, tend to have other problems: between the time that they send their best wishes and the time the card arrives, the recipient is likely to have married, had children, divorced, or died in the intervening time (we all how fast the postal service works). If the person was really unlucky, well, all four might have happened. Of course, any one of those would make the sentiment rather dated and un-thoughtful seeming.
Thus I, using my keen powers of rationalization, have restrained myself from sending my well-wishings and seasons greetings prematurely. No, I’ve skillfully circumnavigated the Christmas mailing madness, and thus have created timely greetings that are relevant and meaningful.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone at C&F!
- tink
