Best wishes for 2024

[Biloute]

@Biloute I've always thought I had until 15 janvier to wish my voeux to french friends.

It's true that, in the past, it was recommended to send greetings before January 15 to be sure that they arrived before February 1, which would have been understood as clumsy or impolite. Indeed, at the time of paper mail, La Poste was overwhelmed, which caused delays.
But all these rules of politeness are disappearing: a shame because they contributed to the unity of society.
Years ago, I sent dozens of greeting cards but, by removing people from my list who didn't respond to me, I no longer send them at all except to a few friends in the UK.

[Blaze]

Years ago, I sent dozens of greeting cards but, by removing people from my list who didn't respond to me, I no longer send them at all except to a few friends in the UK.

I did the same. When we lived a mobile life, it was a nice way of catching up with people. Today, the cost of postage is prohibitive even if it's still possible to get decent cards at a reasonable price (though not in France) and we get quite a lot of messages/letters by email these days. I used to pin card to strips of red crêpe paper and hang them from the picture rails .....

[MAD87]

I'd like to add wishes to all those coping with a serious disease, or caring for a family member in that situation. Christmas is often a very difficult time for them.

[Pathca]

First Christmas without a family member who was a big part of it all,and it is difficult

[Blaze]

First Christmas without a family member who was a big part of it all,and it is difficult

Sometimes our thoughts are closer to home ... big hugs, Pathca.

[Chappers51]

Best wishes and season’s greetings to everyone.
That first Christmas without a close family member or friend is extremely difficult, I hope those of you in that position, or with others who are unwell, have support especially this coming week.