Not wishing to sound like a right old Scrooge (who wasn't such a bad bloke actually) I just don't see the point in sending out many tree killing Christmas cards this year. So I was particularly taken with a neat idea on the Guardian web site this week which enables you to send some top artists' alternative festive cards by email. No need to queue up at the card shop any more; no need to fork out begrudgingly for another pack of cards and spend thirty quid on stamps and then be worried whether or not they'll get there on time because of postal strikes and snowy weather! Oh no, just sit in the warmth of your home (or in my case shop) move your mouse hand around a bit, click a few times and there you have it all your cards sent with a nice festive message and all for a Scrooge-pleasing no pounds and no pence. There are a few choices on the
Guardian site but this one is by far my fave....
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Whatever next, you will be telling us to visit www.gutenberg.org to save trees.
What about all those posties that need the extra work at this time of year?
It's a bit late now giving this advice. Most have us have bought, written and posted our cards by now!
And what happened to your sentiments of supporting local shops and businesses?
I am thinking about 'pairing' with various friends next year. Just as MPs agree with each other not to vote sometimes, certain friends and myself could agree not to exchange christmas cards. Leaving a smaller quantity of more meaningful cards given and received. Sometimes it does seem as if we all collude in being socially manipulated to boost a wasteful industry's profit.
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