There’s nothing you love more on Christmas than getting festive holiday mail. But drafting your own Christmas cards? Let’s just say it’s not one of your favorite Christmas activities.

Merry friends, Merry Christmas ... you to know how much I adore you! Friends & family are what it’s all about. Happiest of holidays. Wishing you cozy slippers and sweaters this Christmas.

and we pray that the coming year brings more certain times for your family. Sending all our love and good wishes for better days ahead. From our home to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas ...

Wishing your holiday season be filled with sparkles of joy and love. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Merry Christmas! May your happiness be large and your bills, small. Merry Christmas!

When I respond “Thank you. Merry Christmas,” I sometimes sense that I have actually created some tension. While many of those to whom I wish “Merry Christmas” may actually be happy that ...