The Top 5 Holiday Card Trends for 2020

It’s definitely our favorite time of the year. Sending holiday greeting cards has brought so many of us joy and warmth during the holiday season year after year. There’s obviously something unique this time around that makes us even more grateful to receive personalized snail mail. The pandemic has made this year quite the obstacle. Not being able to see friends and family as often as we typically do make us miss their smiling faces even more. When creating your custom holiday cards this year, take these top five trends into consideration:

Holiday Card Trends for 2020

Candid Photos
Messages of Positivity
Foil-Pressed
Year in Review Recap Cards
Unique and Fun Designs

Candid Photos over Perfection

This year taught us to be thankful and grateful for the little moments we have together. Aiming for that perfect family portrait doesn’t seem as authentic this time around considering most of us wore pajamas 24/7. We should celebrate being genuine to ourselves in our current climate. Candid photos often are more attractive and “real” than a posed portrait. They show your personalities and a glimpse into your everyday life.

Send Positivity into the World

Go beyond just saying “Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas” this season. Whether someone lost their family member to COVID-19, is unhappy with the United States election results, or is having a difficult time dealing with the pandemic, take this opportunity to craft a message that has more substance. A more personal approach to your holiday cards will make your recipient feel more connected to you. Here are some simple messages of positivity to consider including:

You are braver than you believe and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling—but in rising every time we fall.
It might be stormy now, but rain doesn’t last forever. You got this.
Look at how far you’ve come…and then keep going.
Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.
Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.
Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.

Make an Impression with Real Foil-Pressed Cards

Let’s keep love and light strong during the holidays with cards that sparkle with real foil. Liven up your holiday greetings using silver, gold, or rose gold foil designs on your greeting cards. We’ve been counting our blessings this year so whatever you can do to bring extra happiness and beauty into this world, it’s a great decision.

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Tell a Story with Year in Review Recaps

You may haven’t seen many of your relatives or friends this year so now’s a great time to recap what you’ve been up to the last 12 months. Now we know what you’re thinking, “I didn’t do much because I was stuck at home all year!”. Well, this is partially true but even in quarantine we accomplished obstacles and made memories. Dad became an expert couch fort builder. Mom perfected her banana bread recipe. The dog learned how to shake. This list can go on! All light-hearted achievements aside, tell your recipients how your family got through these difficult times. After all, we were in this together!

Send Unique and Fun Holiday Cards

The holidays are a time to celebrate and have fun! Let your stresses and anxiety go out the window and enjoy yourself. You and your family were stronger than ever this year. Celebrate your unique 2020 with designs that are just plain fun. Skip the traditional red and green themes this year and spread joy with designs your recipients won’t see anywhere else. Here are some of our favorites:

**Berry Holiday Theme by Martha Stewart**

However you design your holiday cards this season, continue to practice gratitude well into 2021. Holiday cards are just one way we can stay connected to each other during difficult times. Spread joy and love when you can, because everyone needs a little warmth this winter. Share your holiday cards with us on social media using #mixbook! Stay warm!