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Today, as part of our first ever Christmas in July Festival, we’re kicking off with a service project to make Christmas/Holiday cards for seniors in local care centers. While ideas for decorating simple/cute holiday cards abound, what do you write in a card to someone you don’t know?
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- The Girls Scouts offer some tips that can be applied in this PDF.
- Born in Defiance also has an excellent post on the subject with plenty of examples of actual cards that were created just for this kind of project.
In short:
- Decorate your card simply or elaborately.
- Write clearly and legibly (avoid cursive and small writing).
- Don’t write the date to keep it timeless.
- You might start with “Dear Friend.” The Girl Scouts say, “Even if you don’t know your reader by name, starting with “Dear Friend” will make them feel special and cared for.”
- Send positive thoughts. What do you hope for your reader right now? Can you share a story that will make them happy? It is recommended to avoid religion and personal views. We don’t know exactly who will receive your letter, so make sure that your note is kind and broad—so that anyone who receives it will feel that it is meant for them.
- We’ve also experimented personally with writing jokes in cards, and got some great reactions in the past with seniors reading, laughing and immediately sharing the jokes with their friends.
- Lastly, after sealing the card in an envelope, writing “For You!” on the envelope invoked more than one amused smile and exclamation in our personal trials. Of course, you can also write a holiday greeting, since these are Christmas cards.
- Lastly, you’re welcome to write your name and return address on the envelope, but don’t expect a reply.
Some Christmas Jokes You Could Use in Your Card
What do you call an obnoxious reindeer? Rude-olph.
What did the stamp say to the Christmas card? Stick with me and we’ll go places!
Why is it getting harder to buy Advent calendars? Their days are numbered!
How do you know when Santa’s around? You can always sense his presents.
What do you call an elf that can sing and dance? Elfis.
Where does Santa keep all his money? At the local snow bank.
What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes or Ice Crispies.
How do snowmen get around? They ride an icicle!
What is a bird’s favorite Christmas story? The Finch Who Stole Christmas.
What kind of motorcycle does Santa like to ride? A Holly Davidson!
How do sheep wish each other happy holidays? Merry Christmas to ewe.
How does a snowman lose weight? He waits for the weather to get warmer!
What does Mrs. Claus say to Santa when there are clouds in the sky? It looks like rain, deer.
What did one snowman say to the other snowman? Do you smell carrots?
What does Jack Frost like best about school? Snow and tell.
What kind of ball doesn’t bounce? A snowball.
What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney? Claus-trophobia!
What is a Christmas tree’s favorite candy? Ornamints.
What goes “Oh, Oh, Oh”? Santa walking backwards!
Why does Santa have three gardens? So he can ‘ho ho ho’!
How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? Nothing. It was on the house!
What did Adam say the day before Christmas? “It’s Christmas, Eve!”
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite!
Why does Santa Claus go down the chimney on Christmas Eve? Because it soot’s him.
What is Santa’s favorite pizza? One that’s deep-pan, crisp and even!
What do elves say to Santa when he’s taking attendance? Present.
What do elves call Santa when he’s on holiday at the beach? Sandy Claus
What reindeer game do reindeer play at sleepovers? Truth or deer.
What is Santa’s dogs name? Santa Paws!
What’s every elf’s favorite type of music? Wrap!
What’s the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet? The Christmas alphabet has noel.
What did the gingerbread man put on his bed? A cookie sheet!
What’s Santa Claus’s favorite type of potato chip? Crisp Pringles!
Why does Santa always enter through the chimney? Because it soots him.
Why are Christmas trees so fond of the past? Because the present’s beneath them.
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