| Celebrating the holidays is traditionally a time to | | | | You can also take the extra time to turn the act |
| focus on childlike fantasies of Santa Claus and | | | | of giving Christmas cards into a much more |
| dreams of new toys to be opened. But, when the | | | | personal affair. Just approach each guest at your |
| kids are away, the parents will play! Whether your | | | | party individually to hand them a Christmas card |
| kids are away at school, taking a trip or | | | | and let them know how much they mean to you. |
| establishing new holiday traditions with their own | | | | It's a great way to reconnect with your friends |
| children, this is a chance to make this Christmas | | | | and loved ones, and to make sure your Christmas |
| season something that is all yours. | | | | cards will be cherished throughout the year! |
| Watching the size of the photo on your Christmas | | | | But, celebrating the holidays in grown-up style |
| cards shrink over the years can lead to dwindling | | | | doesn't mean you have to sacrifice good cheer or |
| spirits, but don't succumb to the shrinking | | | | cherished family traditions either. By all means, |
| Christmas card blues-use these Christmas cards | | | | send a Christmas card through the mail if that's |
| to host a chic holiday celebration that's all grown | | | | your tradition! And, if your own children are too |
| up instead! | | | | old to pose for Christmas card photos, snag the |
| Change the style of your traditional holiday party | | | | grandkids instead. Or, try sending a sweet and |
| by hosting a wine tasting or Christmas cocktail | | | | sophisticated Christmas card featuring you and |
| party instead of a youth-oriented Christmas card | | | | your spouse, friends or coworkers. |
| or ornament decorating, craft-themed party that | | | | However you decide to celebrate the holidays as |
| you might have with children around. You can | | | | empty nesters, remember one important |
| even throw a big, sophisticated Christmas brunch | | | | fact-your Christmas celebration will be as chic, |
| and use your Christmas cards as place cards to | | | | stylish and sentimental as you make it! |
| let your guests know where to sit. | | | | |