Pop quiz time! What do you think most people forget about when they are picking out pictures for their digital photo Christmas cards? Give up? It’s vacation photos! People often scramble to find the perfect shot of the kids and family or even just themselves to fill that blank spot on their Christmas cards. I’ve heard of nightmare stories where moms and dads make their kids pose for hours in front of the Christmas tree until the best shot has been taken (those poor kids!).
The best photo, however, could be right under your nose and it was taken months prior to Christmas. Just because it’s cold and snowy in December doesn’t mean your holiday photo cards have to be winter-themed. Some of the most natural, fun and beautiful shots are the ones taken while you’re on vacation! Those pictures are also a great way to show your loved ones where you’ve traveled since you last spoke or wrote to them. So next time you are looking for the “it” shot to send in your photo Christmas cards, remember to go into the memory-filled vacation and trip pictures taken prior to the Holidays!
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I couldn’t agree more! Why does a Christmas card have to be cold and gloomy? I am planning a vacation to St. Lucia next September and fully plan on using a photograph from my trip for next year’s Christmas photo card. I am sure everyone will enjoy the beach scene more than the snowy cards that match what they are seeing outside!
Your post is so spot-on! I love seeing beautiful pictures on sandy beaches or breathtaking landscapes, even architecturally beautiful and historic places. Just last year, my friend and her husband traveled to Italy over the summer. Come Christmas time, she sent a beautiful picture of the two of them in front of the Colosseum! She also included a letter with what she’s been up to, since I haven’t seen her in a while. It was the perfect way to catch up. She even inspired me…I booked my vacation to Italy for next year!