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Family Christmas greetings

Your Christmas cards. Everyone on your list.

One family photo. A greeting from you. We print and mail a real postcard directly to each recipient.

Explore creative designs

Your photo, your way. No minimum order.

A family Christmas photo in a cream mat with ribbon bows, evergreen paper and one clear serif greeting.
A Christmas card made from this photo
An example family photo outdoors in winter
Your photo

Start with your favourite photo

Very you. A little Christmas.

A photo you love, beautifully framed. Or a little Christmas magic with our creative designs.

12 photo layouts · 18 creative designs

From your family to theirs

Make it once. Send a little love to everyone.

One family greeting, a whole list of happy mailboxes. We print and post a real card directly to each person.

  • Import your list or choose saved recipients
  • Add personal messages whenever you like
  • Ask for missing addresses with a link
Find your family’s card
A family Christmas photo in a cream mat with ribbon bows, evergreen paper and one clear serif greeting.
Your Christmas list

Example · 25 recipients

Family, near and far
Old friends. New neighbours.
  1. Choose a card. Add your photo.

    Keep your photo as it is, or try a creative design with optional AI.

  2. Write once. Add everyone.

    One shared greeting, with personal notes if you like.

  3. Review. We print and post.

    Check every card, address and your total before paying.

Your photographed note
Handwritten note: Wish you were here! Sending a little love, Alex
Your handwriting. Printed on every card.

A little more you · optional

Even the little scribbles feel like home.

Your loops, your letters, your “with love”. A note in your own handwriting makes every card feel personal.

  1. 1Write your greeting. Take a photo.
  2. 2Check and approve the cleaned preview.
  3. 3We print it on the cards you choose.

+$0.49 per card using your handwriting. Reuse the same note across your list.

See how real handwriting works

A little more magic · optional

A song from your family. A very merry surprise.

The year’s adventures. The family jokes. Turn them into a Christmas song, sent with love to your whole list.

They scan the QR code on their card. Their Christmas soundtrack starts.

A little tune. A lot of love.English example · 41 seconds
Read the example lyrics

The tree’s a little wonky, the dog has nicked a bow,
We found a family photo with our eyes all open—wow!
One card, our Christmas wishes, a song from all our crew,
Across the miles, a mailbox smile—this little tune’s for you!
From our home to all our people, let the Christmas chorus start,
A proper card, a silly song, and a whole lot of heart!

Make their Christmas sing
Song details and pricing

A song costs extra. Review the available offer and its price in the editor before adding it.

Song access lasts up to 90 days from generation, unless removed or restricted sooner. Download your song to keep a copy.

A couple sharing a happy Christmas moment with a postcard and a song on their phone
A little Christmas, from us to you.

Printing and postage included

Christmas cards worth keeping.

A family photo, a few words from home. Something for the mantelpiece now, and the memory box for years to come.

See pricing and delivery details →

10 postcards$54.90$5.49 per card · printing + postage

25 postcards$124.75$4.99 per card · printing + postage

Prices depend on quantity and destination. Check delivery estimates before checkout. Arrival before Christmas is not guaranteed.

A few Christmas questions

Do I need AI to make a photo card?

No. “Use your photo” keeps your picture in a festive layout, with positioning you can adjust in the editor. “Creative designs” offers optional AI personalisation for a more imaginative card.

Can I send the same card to everyone?

Yes. Reuse your photo and shared greeting for your list, then review every recipient. You can also give individual recipients a personal message.

Is there a minimum order?

No. Send one card or include your whole list. Review the quantity, any extras and your total before payment.

When should I order for Christmas?

Let’s get your Christmas greetings on their way in plenty of time.

For Christmas 2026, plan around these order dates for an estimated arrival by December 23. Order before 14:00 UK time on the day shown.

Christmas order planning dates by destination
United KingdomDecember 14
GermanyDecember 10
SwedenDecember 10
United StatesDecember 7

Sending to several countries? Choose the earliest date for your list. Christmas post gets busy, so earlier is always lovelier.

These are planning estimates, not guaranteed arrival dates. For other destinations, check the delivery window for your addresses before paying.

See delivery details →

What senders say

Real experiences, from making a postcard to sending it.

Overall Snailmail rating

4.8 out of 5 stars

out of 5

How reviews work

Postcards in the wild

5 out of 5 starsTim

I started with a photo from my camera roll and expected to spend ages fiddling with it, but the whole thing was surprisingly quick. I tried two styles, moved the text a little, wrote the message on the back and added my sister's address. The preview made it really clear what would be printed. She sent me a photo when it arrived and it looked better than it did on my phone.

5 out of 5 starsDiandra H.

Made one on my phone while waiting for a train. Uploaded a holiday photo, used one of the suggested previews or whatever, changed the headline and then wrote the msg. I liked that I didn't have to create an account before I knew I actually wanted the card. Checkout could be easier.

5 out of 5 starsSabina T.

I used atemplate because I had absolutely 0 design ideas. Swapped in my own picture, changed two words and was done. My friend kept it on her fridge which is probably the best review I can give.

A little Christmas, in every mailbox.

Your photo. Your words. Printed and posted to the people you love.

Use your photo