Christmas cards are out.  It was out before you were publicly posting the picture they would have otherwise included in their cards.  Think of how many people just read and toss them.  The cost of stamps.  Give it up.  Don't bother with eCards either. There are [other ways](http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/salvage-your-holidays-with-15-diy-christmas-ideas.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LifeHack+%28lifehack.org%29#) to spread holiday cheer.