The Psychology of Christmas Cards

One of my favorite parts of Christmas is getting cards. You learn a lot about a person by the card they give and what the season means to them. Even if the person isn’t so-called “religious,” but their card has a “religious” message, to me this means they at least acknowledge that Christ came to this earth as a baby and may even go to church once and a while, or at least on Christmas. Other cards show that they simply see Christmas as a time to exchange gifts if their card has a present on it and inside whishes that you get all you want. Or maybe it’s just a cute picture of a baby or animal. Christmas to them is warm and fuzzy. What if there is a snow scene of some kind? Then I think it’s about having fun in the snow. What about those w/ no Christmas picture at all, but maybe a symbol of peace such as a dove? Then they see this time of year as a great opportunity for spreading peace and good will to all.
I am partly being sarcastic here by over-analyzing the psychology of Christmas cards. But it really does bring to mind what kind of Christmas card we want to be. I hope my message says I am not materialistic, I do love the beauty of snow (just don’t like to drive in it), I want peace for all, and I also believe Jesus is the main focus of the reason for the season (that’s obvious by now!).
P.S. Just a funny note on my overly logical mind. Sidney and I always joke that it seems we are more logical than most, so we decided we are the Spocks and others are the tribbles. (That will only be funny if you watched the original Star Trek show!)
I’m sure I won’t blog again until at least the 26th, so Merry Christmas, may your heart be merry and light (even when it feels sad and heavy)! May your days be Mary and Bernal (spelling?), and may all your Christmases be eternal! – Remember that, s..i.s?