While shopping for Christmas cards, you might have never realized that Thanksgiving cards even exist. If you want to show your appreciation to your loved ones and make them smile, a Thanksgiving card is just what you need. You may easily get confused by the variety of cards available, from personalized and punny illustrations to hand-printed cards. We’ve curated this detailed buying guide to help you choose the perfect Thanksgiving cards for your friends and family.
How To Pick the Right Thanksgiving Card
Consider the size
Thanksgiving cards, just like any other greeting cards, are available in a range of sizes, from mini versions to giant cards to write a whole poem or note on them. Most cards are big enough that you can write a special note on them or tuck a foldable family newsletter inside.
Single or multipacks
If you don’t have a long list of people you’re thankful of, which rarely is the case, buying single Thanksgiving cards is a better option. Multipacks of Thanksgiving cards are widely available and they come in smaller packs of up to 10 cards, while some of them even have up to 100 cards. In addition to saving you time over selecting the cards one at a time, buying a multipack of cards also saves you money.
Envelopes
To make it simple to address and ship Thanksgiving cards, you should get the ones that come with envelopes. It's probably a mistake if your chosen cards show up without envelopes, with missing envelopes, or with the incorrect size envelopes. So, regardless of the cards you select, you can expect to receive the right amount and size of envelopes. If you want to add a unique touch to your Thanksgiving cards, you can choose options with printed or customizable envelopes.
Pre-print or hand-written message
While some Thanksgiving cards just have a typical message printed on them, you can also find some options that have blank spaces for you to write your own message. This is good if you're only giving a few cards, however, if you're sending them to a large group of people, you generally don't want to personalize each one, because it’ll take a lot of time.
Pick an eco-friendly option
More people now question if exchanging holiday cards is the most environmentally friendly option because these cards are made from trees. If you enjoy sending them, there are more environmentally responsible choices available, including e-cards, pulp paper cards, and cards with plant pigments. You can also go for cards that are made using recyclable material to ensure that it doesn’t end up in landfill.
Avoid glittery cards
While some people enjoy adding a little sparkle to their Thanksgiving cards, you should avoid glitter because it might shed and irritate the recipient.
Think about the recipient
Many people send their cards with a family newsletter to cherish memories, and it's an amazing way to be in touch with distant relatives and friends. Your postal carrier, supermarket cashier, or coworker you greet in the break room might not want to hear about your family's recent activities.
Consider limiting your card list
Spreading holiday happiness is a beautiful gesture, but if you haven't spoken to someone since you sent them a card the previous year, think twice about keeping them on your list. Sending cards to not-so-important people is unnecessary, since they take up resources such as paper, fuel, and other materials to produce and ship.
Sending Thanksgiving Cards
It’s entirely up to you to decide who to send cards to and who to exclude from your list. It’s never a bad idea to send a card to someone who sends you one every year.
You should stick to generic winter themes like snow sceneries or fall themes to ensure that no one gets the wrong idea from your cards. Simply write your name if you're mailing cards from just you. If you have children, you may prefer to sign it from the family to save time.
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