{"id":1759,"date":"2021-10-24T20:20:20","date_gmt":"2021-10-24T19:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christmas-connections.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1759"},"modified":"2021-11-19T03:34:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T03:34:00","slug":"21-sensitive-christmas-card-messages-for-difficult-times-grief-job-loss-etc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christmas-connections.co.uk\/blog\/21-sensitive-christmas-card-messages-for-difficult-times-grief-job-loss-etc\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Sensitive Christmas Card Messages for Difficult Times (Grief, Job Loss, etc.)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Christmas card has always been a symbol of love and holiday cheer. In 1843, the first Christmas cards were sent out by Sir Henry Cole, the founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and it has been a quintessential part of British tradition ever since.
\nAlthough modern technology has taken over the way we communicate, Christmas cards have always been a special way of sending our love and greetings during the holiday season.<\/p>\n

But writing a Christmas card hasn\u2019t always been easy, especially for people who are going through a difficult time in their life. It could be a job loss, a death in the family, a terminal illness or even the pandemic.
\nWhen you\u2019re writing for people who are struggling in some way, you have to be extra sensitive with your message so you\u2019re offering the right amount of love and encouragement without sounding too cheerful or intrusive to your recipients.<\/p>\n

To help you get through this tricky task, we compiled 21 message ideas for these difficult times.<\/p>\n

Christmas Card Messages for Those Affected by the Pandemic<\/h4>\n

Life has been a lot harder than usual since the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe. We\u2019ve all had a hard time for one reason or another \u2013 whether we\u2019ve suffered with the illness ourselves, our income has been affected, or we\u2019ve struggled with our mental health during the lockdown.<\/p>\n

\u2022 “Face masks and lockdowns aside, this is still a year to be grateful for a lot of things and you are one of the reasons I celebrate this Christmas with cheer. May your house be filled with everything you need during the holidays and beyond. Merry Christmas from our family to yours!\u201d
\n\u2022 “From our bubble to yours, we wish you a safe, healthy and happy Christmas with people closest to your heart. See you when this is all over. Happy holidays!\u201d
\n\u2022 “Sending you virtual hugs to keep you warm and loved. May this holiday season be easier than the last few months. Remember that you are loved no matter what. Happy holidays!\u201d
\n\u2022 “May your days be merry and bright even if the pandemic is still in sight. Happy holidays from our bubble to yours!\u201d
\n\u2022 “There\u2019s nothing I would want more than to give you a big hug. But since we can\u2019t get together as usual this year, I hope this card gives you all the love and warmth even if we\u2019re afar. Happy holidays and here\u2019s to hoping for a better year ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n