I am just curious, would you send out christmas cards or not?
And if you do, would you just sign: Jones Family.?
2006-11-13 10:29:06 · 22 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Da best, the question is not odd.
Plus you didn't answer it.
I ask it in a respectful manner in regards to my parent's death.
2006-11-13 10:33:44 · update #1
Cinnamon, If you read it above it was one parent. I asked politely. YOu have the option of answering it or not. Each culture is different, that is why I ask, so please see my view even if it's not what you think. Thanks. Hope your parents are fine and well.
2006-11-13 10:42:57 · update #2
the Holiday are really hard after you have lost a loved one, but life goes on and it is easier if you keep busy. and signing the cards the Jones family is perfect.
2006-11-13 10:35:12 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I would send out the cards to people who know you and your family (or to those on your parents list, if they kept one). I would sign them from The (last name here) family. Even though you lost a member, you are still a family, just make sure to put your first name on the return address label so they don't think they're getting a card from beyond the grave. Doing this may bring them comfort, and you some as well. However, if you start doing this, you will need to continue sending the cards to the same people (along with your own list) for many years to come.
I think it is worth it and a really good idea. If this has anything to do with a parent you lost, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you have a joyous holiday season.
2006-11-13 18:55:14 · answer #2 · answered by lilgiggle33 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would in fact I have. I lost a brother 11 years ago, my mother 10 and another brother 4. In fact today is the anniversary of his death. And I did send out Christmas cards after loosing all of them. Christmas is a time of joy and celebration. Though you have lost your parent, they would still want to see you celebrate the joy of life. And do sign it the "Jones Family" especially if that is how you have done it in the past for you are still that the "Jones Family". There are many that do not understand how one can celebrate after loosing a loved one, and many people cant, and that’s ok everyone needs time to heal. The fact that you can is a tribute to your parent. I wish you peace and joy this upcoming Holiday Season!
2006-11-15 00:18:39 · answer #3 · answered by Karen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would send out Christmas cards if I felt like it. I think it is OK to do so. I think loved ones, friends and family would appreciate knowing that I am coming out of the loss in a healthy way and moving on. Life is for the living. If normally I wrote a lot in my cards but this time I didn't, I'm sure everyone would understand.
2006-11-13 18:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by skooter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom died in Feb. in 1991. When Christmastime came around I didn't even want to put up a tree. I HATED Christmas that year. I think that I only sent a handmade card to my grandma and that was it.
It just takes time. You send out cards if you want to do so. If you don't feel like it, your friends and family will understand. Signing Jones family is still appropriate.
2006-11-15 00:57:46 · answer #5 · answered by beckini 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, your parent wouldn't want you to just close the door to life! send cards and add a little message to each letting the recipient know you are thinking of them even during this first holiday without your loved one.
as an example i would sign the cards something like this:
merry christmas from our home to yours
may the new year bring you everything you desire
much love
john, mary and family
i would send them a tad earlier than usual as this will also show people its okay for them to send Christmas cards to you. they may be hesitant to do so in case you are upset or offended!
take care and merry christmas.
2006-11-16 18:38:10 · answer #6 · answered by tess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should do whatever is in your heart. Your situation is beyond any agreed-upon or well-known etiquette. If it were me, I would send the Christmas cards to carry on family tradition. As far as what you sign, might I suggest:
Merry Christmas,
Jenny Jones on behalf of the Jones Family
Something to that effect would work.
Good luck and God bless you in this time of year.
2006-11-13 18:40:51 · answer #7 · answered by wvukid21 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My father died in November of 2004 it was so close to Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you don't send them out this year do not worry about it people should understand most people do not the year that someone dies in there family so close.
If you want to send them. I would send them out. Put down your name of the Jones Family which every you find more comfortable to do. You could say in honor of the jones family
Its more of a matter of choice.
I sent them out.. but my mother did not.
2006-11-13 18:42:35 · answer #8 · answered by dee luna 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes send out cards. Just because you lose a family member, dosn't mean your life ends. From what I believe the biggest thought of a person who is dying is hoping their family will go on. And yes, your still a family.
2006-11-13 18:48:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why Not? If your parents were alive and sent cards out why wouldn't you do the same as they would have done if they were here, If there is more than one of you the jones family is fine, if only you sign your name, I wouldn't break a tradition my parents had done,....Yes send them out!!!
2006-11-13 18:40:35 · answer #10 · answered by barbie_booboo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you typically send out cards and are up to it, then you should. Signing Jones Family is fine.
2006-11-13 18:30:52 · answer #11 · answered by Tara P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋