Keeping old Christmas cards...
By ctryhnny
@ctryhnny (3460)
United States
December 19, 2012 11:48am CST
My Mom passed away 5 years ago on New Years Eve. The last Christmas gift she gave me was money in a money card. It's signed Love Mom and every Christmas I put it up with the new Christmas cards I get that year. People who have noticed it hanging up and my kids think it's a little morbid of me to do but for some reason it gives me comfort seeing it up there on the wall. I think of her every day anyway because we were so close but I think about her every time I look at it. Does this seem morbid or something I shouldn't do? Maybe it's me but I don't see any harm in it!
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13 responses
@ngoctruong92 (152)
• Vietnam
20 Dec 12
Hi. I'm sorry about your mom. I think it's not morbid. I'm also keeping lots of Chirstmas card from my friend even though we have argument or not close friend or just a friend who I haven't met for a long time. It's still something that make you feel better, love your life and all that things have meaning. So, do what you think that makes you feel better, have a happy life. Merry Chirstmas :)
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@kyle2krystel (2489)
• Japan
19 Dec 12
I don't think that is morbid for hanging memories of your mother specially if its comfort you. People who see that should know and understand the importance of the owner of those memories and should respect that. I would do the same too but not for a long time since my mother is still healthy,pretty and yelling at me sometimes hahaha??
@kyle2krystel (2489)
• Japan
20 Dec 12
Then just ignore what other says and leave that card hanging?? enjoy and merry christmas ??
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
19 Dec 12
Don't sound morbid to me in the slighest, you are paying respects to your beloved mom, nothing wrong with that, it's no different than going to the graveside to pay your respects. People handle lost ones in different ways, some talk to the departed, some have special ceremonies and some keep a memento which they keep close to them to continually remind them.
@Anne18 (11029)
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19 Dec 12
I used to keep all old christmas cards and birthday cards for years and then had a big sort out. I do keep special christmas/birthday cards mostly from hubby and the children. I do have cards from people who have passed away, I don't put them up but I think it is really nice that this is what you want ot od and do.
If it brings comfort to you, then carry on doing it, and don't worry about what other people think, its your home
@jcjonuel16 (36)
• Philippines
21 Dec 12
sorry for what i heard, my father passed away too...but we were not that closed that´s why i never had the same as what you did to your mother..for me it´s not morbid as long as you have not been affected ´till now emotionally..i think you are just paying respect to your mother´s gift....They will adopt gradually of what you are doing...
@echo060201 (540)
• China
20 Dec 12
i think it will be warm to have a old style christmans cards, if i receive such a card, i will be very suprised.
@AmbiePam (92860)
• United States
20 Dec 12
It's not morbid at all! It's very sweet. I saved one of those money card things to from my grandfather. Usually at Christmas my grandmother would sign whatever it was they sent me. That year my grandpa did. And I saved it because I knew someday he wouldn't be with me and I'd look back on it as special. And I'm glad I still have it now that he's gone.
@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
20 Dec 12
If you get pleasure from seeing that card then there is nothing morbid in bringing it out every Christmas. It is probably the most appropriate time to do so because at Christmas our thoughts turn to family and friends in a very special way.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
20 Dec 12
I have several from my mom who passed last year. She always had her xmas cards printed here. So many had family photos and things. So I kept many of them. Your posts gives me an idea. Ill get them out today to see some old memories. Merry xmas to you there. Take care...
@christylynn41 (200)
• United States
20 Dec 12
My grandma passed away it will be 3 years on Dec. 31st this year she was very special to me. The christmas she passed (well her last chirstmas) I still have her christmas card I like to decorate with christmas cards I tape them up on our stair case it's actually kind of cool. Hers is always the first one I put up. When I first see it I cry a little but then starting thinking about all the good memories.
@ZoeJoy (1392)
• United States
19 Dec 12
If it comforts you, YES, put it up with the new Christmas cards every year. What a wonderful memory. I have kept the last Birthday card my mom ever gave me before she passed away. A suggestion for your Christmas card that you received from your mom is to frame it or at least laminate it. My mother was very special and close to all her children. It is a wonderful memory of your mother.
@chelseamae (31)
• Philippines
20 Dec 12
I'll do the same. But my mom is still alive lol. But she never gave anything other than my basic needs. If I receive any card from her I'll keep it. :)
@akobaphomz (4)
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20 Dec 12
I am newbie here,but sory to hear your mom passed away,my mom too last month.
