Visalia Direct: Virtual Valley November 2007 Issue October 14, 2007 Changing Holidays The holidays are changing, and I don’t just mean the fact that the Toyland section opened in mid-October at my favorite warehouse store. Another major change is the loss of Christmas cards. Charlie Brown used to wait at the mailbox for even one card. Today, he’d be waiting for an electronic greeting, which offers slightly more warmth than a “video fireplace” and some virtual eggnog. Every major greeting card company offers e-cards, often through portals like Yahoo or MSN. Programs like The Print Shop and Print Explosion also offer an e-card design option, where your customized card design is sent via e-mail to a recipient. I suppose we’re saving thousands of trees with e-cards, and some of us are finally getting cards to people before the new year begins, but you can’t cover a door with e-cards or stand them on a shelf to remind yourself of all the wonderful people in...
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