When you are sent cards for Holidays that are against your beliefs, how do you respond?

When you send cards just to say hello, or let others know you're thinking of them, they will often do the same on major holidays.





If you do not celebrate those holidays due to your beliefs, how do you respond after receiving these cards? Do you ignore them, or call and explain your reasons? If you choose the latter, how do most people react?





Most people don't send cards expecting anything in return, but some may be insulted if you don't respond at all. I have my way of handling this situation, but I'm curious to know how others would go about it. Soon Valentine's Day, Easter, and other holidays will soon be here. Thanks.

When you are sent cards for Holidays that are against your beliefs, how do you respond?
I don't celebrate holidays and I usually get cards at Xmas time. I don't respond but in the future, when I get the chance I let them know that I don't celebrate holidays in conversation. Sometimes I still get cards but it's really not a big deal. I think it'd be over zealous of me to write them or call them about it.
Reply:No. I simply thank the person for the card. No other conversation regarding beliefs or holidays are necessary. I think if you bring this to there attention you will embarrass the person, and perhaps end a friendship.
Reply:Don't you know its a sin to receive holiday cards that are against your beliefs? How ridiculous. I am not responsible for what others send me. I politely thank them for the sentiment, but ignore any other message contained in the card.
Reply:Well, a gift for a gift. I always send a card even if it's not a holiday card just to say thanks for thinking about me.





I have in the past tried to explain that I don't celebrate certain holidays, but all it does is get the person angry and they start lecturing me about religion. This year I sent out what I thought were very cute 'wintery' cards for the holidays, with a picture of a alien building a snow man. Ingrates, not even so much as a thank you.
Reply:I would thank them for the thought knowing that they value that holiday and leave it at that. There is no sense in trying to explain your beliefs and whys and wherefores - they were simply trying to be nice. Be nice back - simply without retort.
Reply:If you feel compelled to respond simply say thank you for thinking of me. No one would send you a card of thought and kindness with intention of upsetting you. I think it is very sweet for someone to feel comfortable enough with you that they can celebrate their religion with you, you should do the same with them, it is a very rare thing and it means they are a true friend.
Reply:I am a Buddhist...





I just feel joy and happiness that they thought of me and I think of them with loving kindness.. I don't get mad ... that's silly.. to be mad that people thought of you.... I would never call them and explain anything... that could cause hurt, embarrassment or pain to the other person... its a card and its just not worth it.





I send out Christmas Cards to people because it is my way of saying Hello I try to make them non denominational... like have a nice winter... for my Jewish friends I try to send appropriate cards...





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Reply:When a Friend sends me a card, I enjoy it very much.I'll in return send them a card.Weather the card I received has a X-Mas Tree, a Menorah, or what ever, I still enjoy the card.The cards I send are from me, not my God.
Reply:I send cards for Christmas. If someone wants to send me a card for something other than the Christmas season, they shouldn't expect anything in return.





As for getting cards for holidays I don't celebrate, that's no big deal. It's the thought that counts.
Reply:Im not religious and people send me religious Christmas cards, I just ignore it, I know they meant well so I leave it at that.
Reply:I get lots of Christmas cards, and I am okay with more "secular" ones. Overtly religious ones make me shake my head and sigh.





I am Pagan and tend to send out pretty "Happy Holidays" cards.
Reply:I just say "thank you." That person was not out to "offend" you. They sent you a card because they were thinking of you during a time that is very important to them. If anything, you should be thankful you mean that much to another person.
Reply:Man if it bothers you just being plain polite in answering something sent you as a gift.. you got it bad. Send it back if it offends you!
Reply:As long as the people who send the cards are not pushing their ideology on us, I do not have to respond. So far that is not the case since they are my friends regardless their beliefs. Public mailings will be treated as junk mails.