Should Christians be keeping the Christmas card tradition alive?

Do you still send Christmas cards, or wonder what is the point? Rachel Allcock takes a look at where the tradition comes from, and asks if is worth keep it going.

I’ve hardly received enough cards to fill the mantlepiece (not that I would, as I get sick of them blowing down whenever someone breezes past in their oversized hoodie).

Along with the shrinking Roses tin and the availability of supermarket delivery slots, this sparsity of Christmas cards has become a talking point. I used to feel it reflected badly on the younger generation – too lazy or tight to write and send cards. Older relatives cherish cards, and I think it’s important to maintain this habit for them. However, four things about modern-day friendship make card sending awkward and clunky.  Here are a few reasons why I’m no longer adding to my Christmas card list from 1995.