While there are some who have Christmas they celebrate, the African culture has what is called Kwanzaa. Many think that Christmas cards are the only type of cards that are sent out during this time, but this isn’t the case at all. If you know someone who celebrates Kwanzaa, you might want to send a greeting card to them as well. That is perfectly okay too. Some of you might not be able to celebrate this holiday with them, but it’s great to be able to share that message that you are thinking and celebrating your own way from afar. If this is what you wish to do, consider sending one with your own personal touch. Here are some things you might want to think about as you are making your card for this great day.
How to Create the Perfect Card - Examples
Consider Who You Are Sending To
There might be all sorts of people on your list who don’t celebrate Christmas, but celebrates Kwanzaa. Knowing who you are writing to is key. The message might be quite a bit different if you are sending this to an acquaintance as compared to sending this to just a friend or a loved one. For those who are close to you, when you write this, you want to put your heart into it. If you are stuck on what to write, you can use these for examples to get you started.
- (For family) Not being with you is hard for all the times we shared in the traditions of Kwanzaa, but I want you to know that I’m thinking of you on this great holiday.
- (For friends) Having you as a friend and sharing in the same traditions as I is something that I have valued for all the time that we have been friends. Happy Kwanzaa to you and your family. Thinking of you from a distance.
- (For a mentor) You have been with me since I was little and have shown me throughout my life the true meaning of Kwanzaa. Remembering you today and sharing our love as I wish you a Happy Kwanzaa to the one who showed me what it stands for and for what it’s all about.
- (For a significant other) During Kwanzaa, we remember those we love. I love the true meaning of this holiday and I am so glad I can share it with you.
For those who aren’t as close, you might not be as mushy as you might want to call it. However you want to put some care into the wording that you choose. Here are some examples as what to say to those you might not know as well as you might those who are near and dear to your heart.
- (For coworkers) Others might be saying Merry Christmas to you, but I will choose to say Happy Kwanzaa. It’s great working with someone who has a unique tradition. May you have a great holiday.
- (For boss) You lead us and inspire us. You open us to new ideas. Though we might not call the season the same thing, I wanted to wish you and your family a very happy Kwanzaa.
The thing to remember is that this can funny or sentimental. The main thing is that you put your own special touch on it. I have found that honing in on the specialness of this is very wise. Everyone has their own culture and to be able to celebrate this in this day and age is very meaningful. There are a number of people out there who do celebrate this and they deserve best wishes for their holiday.