Christmas Card. Photo courtesy of Stamp Not Included

Christmas cards are a great tradition. They are a simple way to connect and spread holiday cheer with friends and relatives. There are so many options when it comes to Christmas cards– funny ones, religious ones, artsy ones, sparkly ones, homemade ones. How can you possibly choose? Here are some ideas for places to find the best Christmas cards, depending on your style and your budget.

Photo Christmas Cards

Since one of the main purposes of a Christmas card is to fill your friends in on the past 12 months, a photo can be a great way to bring them up to date. Several sites offer easy opportunities to upload a photo and design your own card. Try Shutterfly or PhotoWorks.

Christmas Cards that Support a Cause

Christmas cards are meant to spread love– why not let your actions speak louder than your words by supporting a non-profit organization with your Christmas cards? That’s the idea behind Cards that Give, a site developed with the purpose of promoting non-profit greeting cards. Cards that Give only includes qualified charities that have been reviewed by Charity Navigator, a watchdog organization.

Christmas Cards Designed by You

There’s no way to make a greeting card more personal than by designing a card yourself. At Moo.com you can upload photos, or combine Moo designs to create your own cards. Another cool thing about Moo.com is that you can design up to 25 different cards in each pack you order. So if you like variety, then this is a great option.

Homemade Christmas Cards

For those with a crafty side, try making your own Christmas cards. Need ideas? Check out ScrapVilliage’s Christmas card gallery and then head to your local craft store for supplies like paper, stamps and stickers. Surely your effort and care will not go unnoticed when your homemade Christmas card shows up in the mailbox.