Electronic Christmas Cards

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Instead of sending plain, predictable Christmas cards this year, consider choosing electronic Christmas cards to add a bit of high-tech holiday merriment to your seasonal greetings. With many types of cards to choose from, it can be easy to find the right electronic cards for everyone on your holiday list.

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Types of Electronic Cards

There are several types of electronic cards you can choose from to send as unique Christmas greetings.

  • Musical Cards: Musical Christmas cards play a short clip of a Christmas carol when they are opened, and the clip usually repeats as long as the card is open.
  • Recordable Cards: For a more personalized message, recordable cards allow you to record a brief message that will play when the card is opened. Many of these cards are combined with musical cards and will play a holiday song as well.
  • Lighted Cards: If you don’t want to send a musical greeting but still want an electronic touch to your Christmas card, a lighted card is perfect. From sparkling stars and snowflakes to a blinking Christmas tree, fiber optics and LEDs make light-up cards possible.
  • Digital Photo Cards: For an even more personalized option, small digital holiday photo frames can be sent as Christmas cards, complete with a family photo. Dress in holiday attire or hold a seasonal greeting sign to add more merriment to these electronic cards.

Tips for Sending Electronic Christmas Cards

Electronic cards can be fun to choose and admire, but they do require care when sending.

  • Choose the card carefully to suit the person who will receive it. A gaudy card with a loud song may not be the best choice for a quiet, reserved relative.
  • Check the card’s life. Electronic Christmas cards are a popular item for people to try out in the store, and you want to sample the card to be sure it works properly. If possible, choose a card that has not been opened or is in the back of the display where it has probably been used less.
  • Write a personal note in the card and do not let a recorded carol be your only holiday greeting. While the card may be more unique than others in the mail, what will truly make it special is the message it conveys.
  • Check that you have put adequate postage on the card. Electronic cards may be heavier or thicker than standard postage and may require an extra stamp to mail. Many electronic cards are also square, and square envelopes require additional postage.
  • If the card is large, write “Do Not Fold” boldly on the envelope so there is no risk that the delicate electronics will be damaged before the card is delivered. Folding or bending an electronic card can disengage the contacts and prevent it from working.

Where to Buy Electronic Cards

Many specialty card retailers and gift shops will carry a limited selection of musical, lighted, and recordable Christmas cards during the holiday season. Because these are great cards for the visually impaired, stores that carry Braille merchandise may also have a variety of electronic cards available. Online retailers who offer electronic holiday greeting cards include:

Electronic cards may cost more to mail.

Before deciding to send electronic cards to everyone on your Christmas card list, be aware that they are more expensive than typical greeting cards. An electronic card can cost as little as $3 for a simple, basic design to as much as $7 or higher for a personalized, more finely crafted card. When possible, buy the cards in bulk packs of five or ten.

Unique Card Alternatives

If you want to send a unique Christmas card but musical or lighted electronic cards aren’t quite the right choice, there are many other attractive and creative alternative card styles to choose from, including:

  • Handmade scrapbook cards
  • Stitched cards with embroidery
  • Recycled cards or those that donate to charitable causes
  • Online Christmas cards with animations, music, or other creative touches

The United States Postal Service estimates that 85 percent of the population mails holiday cards each year. By choosing electronic Christmas cards, you can be sure your greetings stand out as unique and memorable the whole year through.

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