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Every year it seems I have less and less options when it comes to Christmas cards I \u00a0really want to write and send (no matter whether through snail mail or e-cards). \u00a0And this despite the fact that I don’t ask for much. \u00a0With regard to visuals, I seek something related to the Nativity, i.e., Christ’s birth in Bethlehem, with a slight preference toward medieval to Renaissance art. \u00a0But I am also willing to do contemporary art. \u00a0In terms of wording, I am willing to go with anything from “blank” to ultra-brief “holiday wishes,” with a preference for traditional Christmas greetings, at least for my Christian friends. \u00a0Other than those two commitments, I look for cards made from recycled paper (unless I opt for e-cards altogether). \u00a0You would think that in our contemporary overkill pre-Christmas, anything-you-want consumer culture I would have no difficulties. Think again. \u00a0The possibilities for Christmas cards are incredible of course and their diversity is increasing every year (I found a cute one yesterday that was James-Bond themed, with a woman in a glittery dress and suggestive pose announcing “I like my Christmas spirit shaken, not stirred” — what great news!). \u00a0That is, unless you expect to find a card that gestures in the direction of what I am looking for. \u00a0By next year, I fully expect to have to create my own set of Christmas cards.<\/p>\n

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