Sibling Christmas Warfare: cards for the people who knew you first

No one knows how to wind you up like the person you shared a bathroom with. At Christmas, the old rules come back. Someone is still the favourite. Someone still gets the good chair. Someone still has a version of the 1994 incident that is completely wrong.

These cards are for that relationship, rude on the surface and warm underneath. Some call a truce, some declare another year of cold war, and some say the soft thing you would never say out loud over the pudding. They are for brothers and sisters, near and far, and suit the sibling you can only talk to by insulting. Pick one, add your own line, and send the link.

Questions people ask

Is it okay to send a rude card to my brother or sister?

Usually yes, if the rudeness is the way the two of you already talk. Stick to old jokes you both share and leave the real sore points alone. If you are unsure, pick a funny card and keep the cheeky part for your own words inside.

What do I write to a sibling I've fallen out with?

Keep it short and kind, and don't litigate the past. Wish them a good Christmas, mention one good memory, and leave the door open. A card cannot fix everything, but it can say you are willing to talk.

Can I send different cards to all my siblings?

Yes. Each card is its own link, so every sibling gets a different one with a message written for them. That is half the fun, since each knows the others got something slightly worse than theirs.