Late greeting cards

A friend asked me if it was OK to delay sending holiday cards until late December.

I asked two questions: (1) Will you send me a card? (2) Does it contain a gift certificate?

Actually, I believe a late card is a great card. Here are three good reasons -- and two average ones – to delay mailing: 1. Excited recipients – Before the 25th, your loved ones got greetings from friends, plus peo-ple who could sell them something. The week after, they’ll welcome any card that doesn’t require monthly payments.