Christmas cards for your uncle
Uncles are a particular kind of relative. He is the one with the bad jokes, the barbecue tongs, and the one story he always tells after the second beer. He is also, quite often, the person who quietly helped you move house.
A card for him wants a grin and a thank you, in that order. Mention the story, the tongs, the lift to the airport. If he is the quiet type who never says much, that is the best excuse to say it for him. Send it as a link he can open on his phone, and schedule it for Christmas morning so he sees it before the cricket.
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10 things to write inside
Swap in their name. Change anything that doesn’t sound like you.
- sweet Uncle [first name], thanks for the lifts, the loans and the loud laugh. You make every family get-together better. Merry Christmas, with love.
- sweet Dear [first name], you showed me how to be at ease in a room. I still try to do it your way. Merry Christmas.
- sweet [first name], I do not say it enough, but you were there when it counted. Thank you. Merry Christmas, Uncle.
- sweet Happy Christmas, [first name]. The family would be quieter and a lot less fun without you. Love you.
- funny Uncle [first name], I have heard your story about the one that got away so many times I can tell it myself. Please do not make me. Merry Christmas.
- funny Dear [first name], I am bringing the beer this year if you promise to put the tongs down and let someone else cook. Merry Christmas.
- funny [first name], happy Christmas. I am sending this by email because you would not answer a phone call and you know it.
- quiet Merry Christmas, Uncle [first name]. Thanks for everything.
- quiet [first name], glad you are family. See you soon.
- rude [first name], your jokes are terrible and your barbecue is overcooked. Nobody would swap you. Merry Christmas, you old bastard.
Questions people ask
What can I write in a card for my uncle?
Pick a memory: the lift, the shed, the story he always tells. Thank him for it, add a joke, and say you hope to see him soon. Uncles are often moved by a card and never say so.
Should I send my uncle a funny or sincere card?
Both, ideally. Start with a joke so he relaxes, then finish with one sincere sentence. A card that is all sentiment can make an uncle awkward, while one that is all jokes can feel like you hid.
How do I send a Christmas card to an uncle overseas?
Send it as a link by email or text. He opens it like an envelope on his phone or computer, wherever he is. You can schedule it for Christmas morning on his side, so it is waiting when he wakes up.