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Even with some people turning to electronic holiday greetings, sending cards by mail is still a treasured tradition.
Americans purchase approximately 6.5 billion greeting cards each year, including 1.6 billion Christmas cards, according to the Greeting Card Association, an industry trade group.
That makes Christmas cards the most popular type of seasonal card.
Overall, holiday greeting cards made up about 43 percent of all U.S. household personal correspondence in 2018, according to a study sponsored by United States Postal Service.
A greeting card is a great way to let someone know you’re thinking about them — and it’s also a great way to show support for a worthy cause. Following are some greeting card options that benefit organizations across Western Pennsylvania.
And once you have your cards, remember this — the USPS recommends mailing them by Dec. 18 for delivery by Christmas Day.
Make-A-Wish
A quartet of young artists designed the vibrant, full-color cards that will benefit Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The four winners were chosen from dozens of designs submitted by wish kids.
Ellie, 16, of Moscow, Pa., is awaiting her wish to go to Hawaii. Dahlyn, 11, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., wished to go to the Florida theme parks. Ivy, 14, of Pittsburgh wished to see a Broadway show in New York City. Veanna, 15, of Sarver is awaiting her wish to go to Hawaii.
Courtesy of Make-A-Wish
Ellie, 16, from Moscow, Pa., designed this holiday card for Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
A message on all cards reads, “Proceeds from this card will help Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia make wishes come true for more children like (child’s name). If you know of a child living with a critical illness, please refer them at wish.org/refer.” The back of the cards have the designer’s name, hometown, age, medical condition and wish.
Each design is available in a package of 15 cards with envelopes for $15 plus shipping and handling. Proceeds benefit the regional Make-A-Wish chapter’s efforts to grant wishes to children, ages 2½-18, with critical illnesses. The chapter is one of the most active in the country, having fulfilled nearly 20,000 wishes.
Cards will be shipped to a preferred address; no office pickups are allowed this year because of covid-19 restrictions.
To view color samples of the cards or to place an order, visit wish.org/greaterpawv/holidaycards2020. Customers also can call 800-676-9474 for information and to place an order.
Little Sisters of the Poor
This year’s card depicts Mary holding baby Jesus, in a blue sketch on a white background created by Sister Martha. The previous year’s cards also are available.
All proceeds from card sales help to support elderly poor residents in the Little Sisters’ care.
Courtesy Little Sisters of the Poor
The 2020 Christmas card from Little Sisters of the Poor features a blue sketch of Mary holding baby Jesus, created by Sister Martha.
Cards are seven for $10 (plus $2 shipping), 12 for $15 (plus $3 shipping) or 30 for $25 (plus $8 for priority shipping).
Cards can be viewed and ordered online at littlesistersofthepoorpittsburgh.org.
They also can be ordered by phone at 412-307-1100, or by sending a check made payable to Little Sisters of the Poor to 1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Arrangements can be made for pickup at the main entrance of the home.
Pittsburgh Yinzer Greetings
For a dose of humor mixed with Christmas cheer, Pittsburgh Yinzer Greetings has released four new Christmas and holidays cards featuring the work of Pittsburgh stand-up comedian Jim Krenn, radio personality Larry Richert and cartoonist Rob Rogers.
“While Christmas can feel like chaos, connecting with loved ones close by or across the United States is what truly gives meaning to the season,” Krenn said. “So why not do it in a way that is super fun … and is uniquely Pittsburgh.”
This year’s selection features Rogers’ hand-lettering and illustrations in a mix of traditional and retro looks.
Pittsburgh Yinzer Greetings
Pittsburgh Yinzer Greetings pokes fun at the Pittsburgh parking chair with this holiday card.
One card shows Pittsburgh’s iconic parking chair on the roof next to the chimney “saving a spot for Santa.”
Another pokes fun at PennDOT for closures of the Liberty Tubes in a spin on “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” In a third, Santa tells the elves about his “buddy Ronnie up ‘er in Butler” whose venison stew recipe will “knock your socks off” — as apprehensive reindeer listen from outside the window.
The fourth acknowledges Pittsburgh’s love for the black and gold in Christmas tree decorations.
At $4.99 each, the cards will be available in greeting card departments of Pittsburgh-area Giant Eagle and Market District stores or online at yinzercards.com.
With each card purchase, 10% of net proceeds goes to Animal Friends, a charity long-supported by Krenn.
Westmoreland Historical Society
A box of 10 note cards bearing the script message, “Peace,” depicts the Hanna’s Town stockade on a clear, snowy night with one star shining. The inside is blank to accommodate personal messages.
The image is one of a large photograph donated to the society by Bob DeJesus.
Cards are presented in a paper box with clear lid and gold elastic strap. Cost of a box is $10, plus shipping and handling, when ordering online at westmorelandhistory.org.
Shirley McMarlin is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Shirley at 724-836-5750, smcmarlin@triblive.com or via Twitter .
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