{"id":17892,"date":"2025-12-02T14:49:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T14:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/?p=17892"},"modified":"2025-12-02T14:49:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T14:49:45","slug":"expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Urges a Return to Handwritten Christmas Cards Over Text and Email Greetings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/#_What_happened_%E2%80%94_expert_urges_a_return_to_handwritten_Christmas_cards\" >\u00a0What happened \u2014 expert urges a return to handwritten Christmas cards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/#_Why_handwritten_cards_may_matter_more_now\" >\u00a0Why handwritten cards may matter more now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/#_What_Emma_Bache_recommends\" >\u00a0What Emma Bache recommends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/#_What_past_research_data_say_about_public_sentiment\" >\u00a0What past research &amp; data say about public sentiment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/#_What_this_means_%E2%80%94_and_why_it_might_matter_for_you_your_loved_ones\" >\u00a0What this means \u2014 and why it might matter for you &amp; your loved ones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/#_Studies_%E2%80%9CCase-Study-like%E2%80%9D_Evidence_in_Favor_of_Handwritten_Cards\" >\u00a0Studies &amp; \u201cCase-Study-like\u201d Evidence in Favor of Handwritten Cards<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/#Write_to_Connect_Postcards_of_Kindness_%E2%80%94_community-based_outreach\" >Write to Connect \/ Postcards of Kindness \u2014 community-based outreach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/#Mindlab_Royal_Mail_experiment_%E2%80%94_measuring_emotional_response\" >Mindlab \/ Royal Mail experiment \u2014 measuring emotional response<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/#Caring_Cards_as_described_by_Psychology_Today_%E2%80%94_support-group_intervention\" >Caring Cards (as described by Psychology Today) \u2014 support-group intervention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/#_Survey_Poll_Evidence_Cultural_Sentiment\" >\u00a0Survey \/ Poll Evidence &amp; Cultural Sentiment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/#_Cognitive_Psychological_Benefits_of_Handwriting_vs_Typing\" >\u00a0Cognitive &amp; Psychological Benefits of Handwriting vs Typing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/#_Anecdotal_Comments_Social-Media_Cultural_Reflections\" >\u00a0Anecdotal Comments &amp; Social-Media \/ Cultural Reflections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/#_Critiques_Limitations_and_What_to_Be_Careful_About\" >\u00a0Critiques, Limitations, and What to Be Careful About<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/expert-urges-a-return-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-over-text-and-email-greetings\/#_What_This_Means_%E2%80%94_When_For_Whom_Handwritten_Christmas_Cards_Work_Best\" >\u00a0What This Means \u2014 When &amp; For Whom Handwritten Christmas Cards Work Best<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_happened_%E2%80%94_expert_urges_a_return_to_handwritten_Christmas_cards\"><\/span>\u00a0What happened \u2014 expert urges a return to handwritten Christmas cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The call comes from Emma Bache, described as a \u201cworld-leading graphologist.\u201d (<a title=\"Ditch text and email greetings and revert to handwritten ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uknewsgroup.co.uk\/ditch-text-and-email-greetings-and-revert-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-urges-leading-handwriting-expert\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">UK News Group<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>She argues that in a world increasingly dominated by instant messages, e-cards, and digital greetings, taking <strong>10 minutes to write a physical card<\/strong> slows us down in a meaningful way \u2014 and helps <strong>reconnect us<\/strong> to what \u201ctruly matters.\u201d (<a title=\"Ditch text and email greetings and revert to handwritten ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uknewsgroup.co.uk\/ditch-text-and-email-greetings-and-revert-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-urges-leading-handwriting-expert\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">UK News Group<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>According to Bache, a <strong>handwritten Christmas card<\/strong> can do more than just deliver holiday cheer. It can <strong>ease loneliness<\/strong> and foster a genuine sense of human connection \u2014 especially during a season many people find emotionally heavy. (<a title=\"Ditch text and email greetings and revert to handwritten ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uknewsgroup.co.uk\/ditch-text-and-email-greetings-and-revert-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-urges-leading-handwriting-expert\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">UK News Group<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Why_handwritten_cards_may_matter_more_now\"><\/span>\u00a0Why handwritten cards may matter more now<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Emotional resonance &amp; authenticity<\/strong>: Bache notes that handwriting engages different parts of the brain than typing, encouraging reflection and sincerity. Recipients often say handwritten notes carry deeper emotional meaning than digital greetings. (<a title=\"Ditch text and email greetings and revert to handwritten ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uknewsgroup.co.uk\/ditch-text-and-email-greetings-and-revert-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-urges-leading-handwriting-expert\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">UK News Group<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tangible keepsake<\/strong>: A physical card \u2014 one you can hold, display, revisit \u2014 becomes more of a keepsake than a fleeting email. Many enjoy reading and re-reading such cards across years. (<a title=\"Ditch text and email greetings and revert to handwritten ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uknewsgroup.co.uk\/ditch-text-and-email-greetings-and-revert-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-urges-leading-handwriting-expert\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">UK News Group<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Counteracting loneliness<\/strong>: Research (as cited in the article) indicates many adults feel isolated during the holiday season; a thoughtful physical card can help remind someone they\u2019re valued and remembered. (<a title=\"Ditch text and email greetings and revert to handwritten ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uknewsgroup.co.uk\/ditch-text-and-email-greetings-and-revert-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-urges-leading-handwriting-expert\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">UK News Group<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defying digital fatigue<\/strong>: With inboxes flooded by notifications, social-media posts, and mass messages \u2014 a handwritten card stands out. It makes the greeting feel intentional, not automatic. (<a title=\"Why Offline Tactics Like Holiday Cards Still Convert Better Than Expected\" href=\"https:\/\/michaelleander.com\/blog\/why-offline-tactics-like-holiday-cards-still-convert-better-than-expected?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">michaelleander.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_Emma_Bache_recommends\"><\/span>\u00a0What Emma Bache recommends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bache suggests a few simple guidelines to make Christmas cards special: (<a title=\"Ditch text and email greetings and revert to handwritten ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uknewsgroup.co.uk\/ditch-text-and-email-greetings-and-revert-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-urges-leading-handwriting-expert\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">UK News Group<\/a>)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Write by hand whenever possible \u2014 even a short note matters.<\/li>\n<li>Add a personal touch: include a memory, inside joke, or something unique about your shared experience.<\/li>\n<li>Express appreciation: mention something about the recipient that you value.<\/li>\n<li>Consider sending to someone unexpected \u2014 maybe someone who might feel lonely or isolated this season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_past_research_data_say_about_public_sentiment\"><\/span>\u00a0What past research &amp; data say about public sentiment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Surveys by postal\/delivery services show many people still prefer physical Christmas cards over digital greetings. For example, one found <strong>77% of people preferred a physical card<\/strong> this Christmas season over digital alternatives. (<a title=\"77% of people prefer physical Christmas cards | Print Monthly\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printmonthly.co.uk\/news\/77-of-people-prefer-physical-christmas-cards\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Print Monthly<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>People often use received cards as decorations, keepsakes, or reminders \u2014 something digital messages rarely offer. (<a title=\"Reasons to Mail Christmas Cards in the Age of Social Media and E-Cards - HubPages\" href=\"https:\/\/discover.hubpages.com\/literature\/Reasons-to-Send-Christmas-Cards-in-the-Age-of-Social-Media-and-E-Cards?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">HubPages<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Some recipients report that the effort\u2014and thoughtfulness\u2014behind a handwritten note makes them feel more valued and connected than a simple text or email. (<a title=\"Ditch text and email greetings and revert to handwritten ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uknewsgroup.co.uk\/ditch-text-and-email-greetings-and-revert-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-urges-leading-handwriting-expert\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">UK News Group<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_this_means_%E2%80%94_and_why_it_might_matter_for_you_your_loved_ones\"><\/span>\u00a0What this means \u2014 and why it might matter for you &amp; your loved ones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about how to send holiday greetings this year, this push by Emma Bache is a reminder that <strong>the medium matters almost as much as the message<\/strong>. A handwritten card can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Show you took time and care \u2014 not just clicked \u201csend.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Serve as a keepsake or memory, not something easily lost in a flooded inbox.<\/li>\n<li>Help strengthen relationships, especially with people you don\u2019t see often or who might be feeling lonely.<\/li>\n<li>Make the season feel more intentional and heartfelt.<\/li>\n<li>Here\u2019s a deeper look at the \u201chandwritten-cards vs digital messages\u201d debate \u2014 including some real-life case studies, research findings, and (when available) comments from people \u2014 that support the call by the handwriting expert Emma Bache to return to handwritten Christmas cards. I also point out some of the criticisms or caveats.<br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Studies_%E2%80%9CCase-Study-like%E2%80%9D_Evidence_in_Favor_of_Handwritten_Cards\"><\/span>\u00a0Studies &amp; \u201cCase-Study-like\u201d Evidence in Favor of Handwritten Cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Write_to_Connect_Postcards_of_Kindness_%E2%80%94_community-based_outreach\"><\/span><strong>Write to Connect \/ Postcards of Kindness<\/strong> \u2014 community-based outreach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>According to the article promoting handwritten cards, Bache mentions that charities like Write to Connect and Postcards of Kindness run campaigns where volunteers send physical cards to people in care homes, hospitals, or shelters. Recipients often display these cards and say they feel seen and remembered. (<a title=\"Ditch text and email greetings and revert to handwritten Christmas Cards, urges leading handwriting expert - UK News Group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uknewsgroup.co.uk\/ditch-text-and-email-greetings-and-revert-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-urges-leading-handwriting-expert\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">UK News Group<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>In one reported case, a woman who had not received any mail in more than five years got ten cards \u2014 she described it as feeling like she had been \u201chugged by the world.\u201d (<a title=\"Ditch text and email greetings and revert to handwritten Christmas Cards, urges leading handwriting expert - UK News Group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uknewsgroup.co.uk\/ditch-text-and-email-greetings-and-revert-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-urges-leading-handwriting-expert\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">UK News Group<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>This suggests that handwritten cards can become more than greetings \u2014 they can act as emotional lifelines for people who are lonely or socially isolated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mindlab_Royal_Mail_experiment_%E2%80%94_measuring_emotional_response\"><\/span><strong>Mindlab \/ Royal Mail experiment \u2014 measuring emotional response<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In a study commissioned by Royal Mail and conducted by Mindlab, volunteers (mothers) were fitted with sensors while receiving different types of messages: an e-card, a digital message, and a handwritten card. The results reportedly showed <strong>significantly greater positive emotional activity<\/strong> in the brain when participants opened a handwritten card compared to digital alternatives. (<a title=\"Science shows greeting cards are good for you! \u2013 Thinking of You Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingofyouweek.cards\/create-a-wave-of-love-caring-and-happiness\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">thinkingofyouweek.cards<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>In follow-up tests involving an Implicit Association Test (IAT), participants associated words representing happiness more strongly with handwritten cards than with social media messages or emails. This suggests that, at a subconscious level, people perceive handwritten cards as more emotionally \u201cwarm\u201d and meaningful than digital greetings. (<a title=\"Science shows greeting cards are good for you! \u2013 Thinking of You Week\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingofyouweek.cards\/create-a-wave-of-love-caring-and-happiness\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">thinkingofyouweek.cards<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caring_Cards_as_described_by_Psychology_Today_%E2%80%94_support-group_intervention\"><\/span><strong>Caring Cards (as described by Psychology Today) \u2014 support-group intervention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Caring Cards is a program where people create and send cards (handwritten) to others \u2014 sometimes strangers \u2014 who may be facing mental-health challenges or social isolation. A pilot study found that both sending and receiving such cards improved participants\u2019 sense of connection, meaning, and belonging. (<a title=\"Creating Caring Connections by Sending a Handwritten Card | Psychology Today\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/practical-wisdom\/202108\/creating-caring-connections-sending-handwritten-card?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Psychology Today<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Researchers observed that writing cards can help senders too: producing feelings of purpose and empathy. Recipients often report feeling supported and less alone. (<a title=\"Creating Caring Connections by Sending a Handwritten Card | Psychology Today\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/practical-wisdom\/202108\/creating-caring-connections-sending-handwritten-card?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Psychology Today<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Although the focus of this project isn\u2019t specifically Christmas, it serves as a real-life example of how handwritten greetings (especially in challenging emotional contexts) can enhance well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Survey_Poll_Evidence_Cultural_Sentiment\"><\/span>\u00a0Survey \/ Poll Evidence &amp; Cultural Sentiment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A survey in the UK found that <strong>83% of adults<\/strong> believed more thought and feeling goes into a handwritten or physical Christmas card than a quick text or social-media message. (<a title=\"British people prefer real Christmas cards over text messages, finds study | The Independent | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/british-people-real-christmas-cards-post-text-messages-study-oxfam-family-friends-a8081756.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>In the same survey: about <strong>9 in 10<\/strong> adults said a Christmas card was the most fitting festive greeting of all. (<a title=\"British people prefer real Christmas cards over text messages, finds study | The Independent | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/british-people-real-christmas-cards-post-text-messages-study-oxfam-family-friends-a8081756.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Many respondents said they would be disappointed to receive a festive text or social-media greeting instead of a card, especially from close family or friends. (<a title=\"British people prefer real Christmas cards over text messages, finds study | The Independent | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/british-people-real-christmas-cards-post-text-messages-study-oxfam-family-friends-a8081756.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>For a significant portion, receiving a card by post \u2014 hearing the letterbox, opening the envelope \u2014 evoked a sense of warmth, surprise, and emotional connection, which digital greetings rarely achieved. (<a title=\"British people prefer real Christmas cards over text messages, finds study | The Independent | The Independent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/british-people-real-christmas-cards-post-text-messages-study-oxfam-family-friends-a8081756.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These findings suggest that many people still associate physical cards with sincerity, tradition, and emotional value \u2014 even in a digital age.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Cognitive_Psychological_Benefits_of_Handwriting_vs_Typing\"><\/span>\u00a0Cognitive &amp; Psychological Benefits of Handwriting vs Typing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Research (and thought-pieces summarizing research) suggests that handwriting \u2014 compared to typing \u2014 engages parts of the brain linked to memory, emotion, and sensory-motor coordination. That means writing by hand may help with <strong>reflection, emotional authenticity, and deeper processing<\/strong> of what you want to say. (<a title=\"\u00c8re num\u00e9rique : voici pourquoi il faut continuer d'\u00e9crire \u00e0 la main | Fondas Kr\u00e9yol\" href=\"https:\/\/fondaskreyol.org\/article\/ere-numerique-voici-pourquoi-il-faut-continuer-ecrire-main?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">fondaskreyol.org<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The slower pace of handwriting gives you time to think more carefully about your message: what you really appreciate about someone, a shared memory, and so on. This introspective process may help make the message more meaningful when the recipient reads it. (<a title=\"Ditch text and email greetings and revert to handwritten Christmas Cards, urges leading handwriting expert - UK News Group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uknewsgroup.co.uk\/ditch-text-and-email-greetings-and-revert-to-handwritten-christmas-cards-urges-leading-handwriting-expert\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">UK News Group<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The tactile nature of a card \u2014 holding paper, seeing someone\u2019s unique handwriting \u2014 also adds a sensory dimension that reinforces emotional impact and the sense of personal effort. (<a title=\"The timeless value of physical Christmas cards for older generations \u2013 OPAAL UK\" href=\"https:\/\/opaal.org.uk\/2024\/11\/29\/the-timeless-value-of-physical-christmas-cards-for-older-generations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">opaal.org.uk<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Anecdotal_Comments_Social-Media_Cultural_Reflections\"><\/span>\u00a0Anecdotal Comments &amp; Social-Media \/ Cultural Reflections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From public forums and media:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI held it like an archaeological find \u2026 amazed that someone under 30 still did this.\u201d \u2014 reflecting nostalgia and surprise at seeing a handwritten note in a digital era. (<a title=\"If you still write thank-you cards by hand instead of texting, psychology says you display these 8 increasingly rare qualities \u2013 VegOut\" href=\"https:\/\/vegoutmag.com\/lifestyle\/s-if-you-still-write-thank-you-cards-by-hand-instead-of-texting-psychology-says-you-display-these-8-increasingly-rare-qualities\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">VegOut<\/a>)<br \/>\n\u201cI used to save every birthday, Christmas \u2026 greeting card I ever received.\u201d \u2014 a user describing how cards become emotional keepsakes, reminders of affection across time. (<a title=\"LPT: Write longer messages in your cards\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\/r\/LifeProTips\/comments\/1bjle86?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Many people say that a handwritten card or letter feels more thoughtful than a text or email \u2014 precisely because it takes time and effort. It\u2019s not just about the words but the gesture. (<a title=\"If you still write thank-you cards by hand instead of texting, psychology says you display these 8 increasingly rare qualities \u2013 VegOut\" href=\"https:\/\/vegoutmag.com\/lifestyle\/s-if-you-still-write-thank-you-cards-by-hand-instead-of-texting-psychology-says-you-display-these-8-increasingly-rare-qualities\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">VegOut<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>That said \u2014 not everyone loves them. Some comment that cards (holiday or otherwise) can feel like a chore, especially with many friends\/family to write to; or that generic, impersonal holiday cards feel obligatory and lose meaning. (<a title=\"Does anyone actually like receiving or sending Christmas cards?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/AskUK\/comments\/rggoo8?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Critiques_Limitations_and_What_to_Be_Careful_About\"><\/span>\u00a0Critiques, Limitations, and What to Be Careful About<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Although many studies (or accounts) suggest emotional benefits, the research on long-term effects is limited. For example, in the \u201choliday cards and mental health\u201d domain, one recent analysis found that trends like <em>avoidance of handwritten cards<\/em> or <em>procrastination writing them until the last minute<\/em> could signal stress, anxiety, or perfectionism \u2014 meaning that, for some people, sending cards may add pressure rather than joy. (<a title=\"What Your Christmas Card Habits May Say About Your Mental Health | Psychology Today\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do\/202412\/what-your-christmas-card-habits-may-say-about-your?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Psychology Today<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Not everyone values or keeps cards. Some people may see them as old-fashioned or unnecessary \u2014 especially those used to fast digital communication. As one Reddit user said, greeting cards can pile up, become clutter, or feel like a chore rather than a heartfelt gesture. (<a title=\"Greeting cards are sad and I wish they'd leave.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/TrueOffMyChest\/comments\/lo5pos?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>For people with mobility issues, shaky hands, or time constraints, handwriting many cards can be burdensome. For them, digital messages may feel more accessible and still thoughtful if done properly. This argues for balance \u2014 maybe thoughtful handwritten cards for a few people (close friends\/family), and digital for others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_This_Means_%E2%80%94_When_For_Whom_Handwritten_Christmas_Cards_Work_Best\"><\/span>\u00a0What This Means \u2014 When &amp; For Whom Handwritten Christmas Cards Work Best<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Based on the evidence and experiences:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Handwritten cards seem especially valuable <strong>for people who may be lonely, isolated, or appreciate meaningful gestures<\/strong> \u2014 elderly relatives, distant family\/friends you don\u2019t see often, or people going through tough times.<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re also powerful when the message is <strong>genuine, personal, and specific<\/strong> \u2014 e.g., referencing a shared memory, expressing appreciation or care. Generic \u201cSeason\u2019s Greetings\u201d cards have less emotional impact.<\/li>\n<li>For the sender, writing by hand can slow you down, help you reflect, and turn the act of sending a greeting into a more mindful, heartfelt ritual \u2014 often with emotional benefits for you as well.<\/li>\n<li>That said, it\u2019s okay not to send cards to <em>everyone<\/em>. Prioritizing a smaller circle \u2014 those you truly care about \u2014 may make the tradition more meaningful and less overwhelming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0What happened \u2014 expert urges a return to handwritten Christmas cards The call comes from Emma Bache, described as a \u201cworld-leading graphologist.\u201d (UK News&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[270,90],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-digital-marketing","category-news-update"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Expert Urges a Return to Handwritten Christmas Cards Over Text and Email Greetings - Lite14 Tools &amp; 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