I usually try and get a neutral holiday card to send out to friends and family every year but just really like some designs that are Xmas themed. Is it rude to send out these photocards to friends who are Jewish or don't celebrate Xmas? I usually order about 80 photocards with my son and dog on them to send out.
2007-10-29 02:25:03 · 11 answers · asked by Starlight 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I don't think so. If they are your friends, then they should just be happy to know that you were thinking about them during the holidays.
I send everyone the same card, because *I* am celebrating Christmas and thinking of them. I don't try to find anything neutral, I just get what I like. I am a Christian and am celebrating Christmas, so I refuse to pick one that just says 'holidays'.
If I ever had someone ask that I not send them a Christmas card, then obviously I wouldn't. That has never happened. Actually, people that do not celebrate Christmas will usually respond with a quick note or letter wishing ME a Merry Christmas and catching up on what has been going on in their lives.
I wouldn't worry about that at all - just send them what you like. :)
2007-10-29 04:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by nite_angelica 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be less worried about offending people. If your Jewish friends know you're Christian or at least celebrate Christmas, then they should understand you're not going to make another expense out of spending more money on cards that are themed especially for them. You could always write in the card, happy holidays or happy hannukah (sp). I think everyone pretty much accepts the idea that Christmas trees are holiday-ish. They even decorate malls with them. You never see menorahs or anything like that.
Oh, guess they're called "holiday trees" by some people. You can always pass it off as being that.
2007-10-29 02:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I know is that if a Jewish friend were to send me a card wishing me a Happy Channukah I would not be offended. I am wished well, how wonderful.
But if you think it will be a problem there are those cards that say happy holidays and seasons greetings.
2007-10-29 02:37:29 · answer #3 · answered by gigilunadragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a no-win situation. People who are really your friends will just be happy to hear from you and receive the picture. People who are self absorbed and into pushing their agenda will probably appreciate the card less, but it's really their problem not your's. I used to knock myself out at the card store trying to appease every Jewish/Secular/Pagan friend with the appropriate card so everyone would be happy. Not anymore- if I don't think you'll appreciate the card, then you just won't get one!
2007-10-29 02:33:05 · answer #4 · answered by Monica O 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can you find a Ramahanaqwanzamus card?
Do not worry about being politically correct. Send the card and stand up for your own convictions. If people are offended then that is their problem not yours.
If one of my Jewish friends sent me a Hannukah card, I would know they were celebrating their season and cherish the thought that they included me in it.
2007-10-29 02:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by Bob W 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why not get a mixed box that way you'll have some with Christmas trees or santa and some with winter scenes or robins.
2007-10-29 03:39:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For those that do not observe Christmas, go and buy them one that says "Happy Holidays" and be done with it. You should listen to your 'little voice' that is telling you that this is a bad idea.
2007-10-29 02:49:48 · answer #7 · answered by Christmas Light Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what about sending a blank card or design one yourself
www.moonpig.com
OR go into Hobbycraft store and buy the bits to make your own cards.
2007-10-29 03:16:53 · answer #8 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i don't think it's rude. Just like i don't think it's rude when i get a happy Hanuka card. It's just personal preference.
2007-10-29 02:33:51 · answer #9 · answered by angel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We use some "religious neutral" cards depending on the situation as well. Welcome to the PC millenium
2007-10-29 02:28:39 · answer #10 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋