Christmas cards are a special part of the holiday season. They bring love, joy, and heartfelt messages from family and friends. Instead of letting them pile up, why not turn them into part of your decor? Displaying your Christmas cards is an easy way to celebrate connections and add warmth to your home.  A cozy mantel adorned with a twinkling fairy light garland, featuring Christmas cards clipped with mini wooden clothespins. The garland is accented with pinecones, berries, and sprigs of evergreen, casting a warm glow across a festive living room. Creative Ways to Showcase Your Christmas Cards Looking for fun and stylish ways to display your Christmas cards? These ideas will transform your holiday greetings into festive decor with  a personal touch. Explore simple solutions that range from lovely garlands to DIY displays. Festive Garlands Garlands are one of the easiest ways to display Christmas cards. They fit beautifully along a mantel, staircase, or doorway. You can also adapt the design to match your holiday style. How to Use Garlands for Card Displays Twinkling Lights Garland: Clip cards onto the garland with mini clothespins. Use fairy lights as the base. Together, they create a cozy and inviting glow. Natural Accents Garland: Start with twine or ribbon. Add pinecones, berries, or greenery between the cards. This approach works well for nature-inspired holiday decor. Wide Ribbon Display: Use a satin ribbon to hang cards. Secure the ribbon with adhesive hooks and clip the cards in place. This method looks polished and tidy. Garlands are flexible and easy to update as you receive more cards. DIY Christmas Card Display Boards Making a display board is a fun and creative way to showcase cards. It gives your greetings a dedicated space and doubles as a decorative piece. Steps for Creating a Display Board Choose a Base: Use a corkboard, foam board, or an old picture frame. Add a Background: Cover the board with wrapping paper or fabric for a festive touch. Attach the Cards: Secure the cards with pins, string, or clips. Arrange them in rows, clusters, or fun shapes like a tree. Find the Perfect Spot: To make it easily visible, hang the board on a wall or lean it against a table. For more ideas, check out Good Housekeeping's DIY Christmas Projects. Frames as Stylish Card Displays Frames are a stylish way to keep your cards organized and visible. They also protect the cards from wear and tear. Framing Ideas for Cards Collage Frames: Use a large frame to group multiple cards together. Overlap them slightly to create visual interest. Seasonal Art Swap: Replace the artwork in existing frames with cards. This quick update instantly adds a vibrant, seasonal  touch. Shadow Box Display: Arrange cards inside a shadow box. Add small decorations like faux snow or Christmas ornaments for extra dimension. To learn more about creative framing, visit HGTV’s Holiday Decorating Guide. Wall Displays: Create a Visual Focal Point A blank wall offers the perfect space to display Christmas cards. This option is great for large collections or bold seasonal decor. Christmas Tree Shape: Arrange cards in a triangle, starting with one at the top and widening each row below. Use washi tape or removable adhesive. Neat Grid: Create evenly spaced rows for a clean, modern look. This works well if you have cards of similar sizes. Flowing Spread: Let cards spread naturally across the wall. Slight overlaps create a relaxed, layered effect. Avoid wall damage by using Command Hanging Solutions. Everyday Items as Card Holders Household items can serve as unique displays for Christmas cards. These options are easy to set up and require minimal effort. Ladders: Lean a small decorative ladder against the wall. Drape cards over the rungs or attach them with clips. Clipboards: Paint clipboards in holiday colors. Attach one card to each clipboard and arrange them on a shelf or table. Hanging Mobile: Suspend cards using an embroidery hoop and strings. Hang the mobile from the ceiling for a dynamic display. These ideas are budget-friendly and encourage creativity. Incorporate Cards into Everyday Decor If you’re short on space, integrate your cards into your existing holiday decorations. This approach blends cards seamlessly with your seasonal theme. Bookshelves: Place cards between books, candles, or small figurines. The layered look adds depth to your decor. Table Centerpieces: Arrange cards around a vase or candle. Use small stands or lean the cards against sturdy objects. Tree Ornaments: Punch a hole in each card and add a ribbon. Hang them on your Christmas tree for a personal touch. Christmas Card Countdown: Add Fun to Your Display Turn your Christmas cards into an interactive advent-style countdown! Assign a number to each card, and starting December 1st, display one card daily. This approach adds a playful element to your decor and gives you a reason to pause and enjoy each card individually. How to Create a Countdown Display Gather Your Cards: Choose 25 cards for the days leading up to Christmas. If you don’t have enough cards, mix in blank ones with festive messages or holiday-themed trivia. Assign Numbers: Use stickers, tags, or hand-drawn numbers to mark each card. Select a Display Method: Arrange the cards on a garland, pin them to a board, or hang them on a tree. You can also stack them neatly in a decorative box and reveal one each day. Add a Small Treat: Pair each card with a candy cane, chocolate, or tiny gift for an extra festive touch. Showcase Holiday Cheer with Christmas Card Displays Displaying Christmas cards keeps the joy of the season front and center. Whether you choose garlands, frames, or ladders, these ideas add warmth to your home. Thoughtful displays ensure your cards remain a part of your celebrations, not just a forgotten pile. FAQs 1. Why should I display Christmas cards? Displaying cards lets you enjoy their messages and enhances your holiday decor. It also celebrates the connections that make the season special. 2. How can I display cards without damaging walls? Use removable adhesive strips, washi tape, or Command hooks to avoid marks. These tools are easy to remove after the holidays. 3. What’s a good option for small spaces? Try framing cards, tucking them into bookshelves, or hanging them on your tree as ornaments. 4. Can I reuse old cards? Yes! Turn old cards into bookmarks, gift tags, or holiday decorations. You can also save them in a scrapbook. 5. How do I make my display match my decor? Coordinate colors and materials with your holiday theme. For example, use red and green accents for a classic look or metallics for something modern. 6. What tools do I need for a DIY display board? You’ll need a corkboard, wrapping paper or fabric, and pins, clips, or string to hold the cards in place. 7. Can I add lights to my display? Absolutely! String fairy lights along a garland or frame. You can also add lights to shadow boxes for a glowing effect. 8. How often should I update my display? Add new cards as they arrive. This keeps your display fresh and ensures all cards are included.

Without evidence of any kind, NBC Nightly News anchor recklessly linked Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s reversal of a coverage decision to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Such a move does not render a public service, but instead further inflames the public discourse. Watch the entire report, as aired on NBC Nightly News on Thursday, December 5th, 2024 (click “expand” to view the full transcript): LESTER HOLT: While we still don't know the motive behind the killing of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the shocking crime has sent a chill through the insurance industry. And it comes as many Americans are voicing their frustrations over coverage denials. And tonight, one insurer is reversing course after facing major backlash. Ann Thompson reports. ANN THOMPSON: An about-face from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, reversing its plan to put time limits on anesthesia care in three states, an idea blasted by doctors. GREGORY LEVITIN: I would love to have a one-on-one talk with the person that thought this was a good idea. THOMPSON: And policymakers. SEAN SCANLON: I think the outpouring of concern that I heard from my constituents was just shock... THOMPSON: Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon runs the largest healthcare plan in the state. SCANLON: It’s not in the best interest of the patient to cut off their coverage for anesthesia in the middle of a surgery just because it’s reached some arbitrary time limit. THOMPSON: New York Governor Kathy Hochul called it outrageous. Dr. Gregory Levitin is a vascular birthmark surgeon. THOMPSON: Is this even workable in surgery? LEVITIN: I don't see how this could be applied across the board. Anesthesiologists do not control the amount of time that is spent under anesthesia. A surgeon who is well-trained has a protocol or step-by- step process for performing a surgery. It’s not something that’s time-dependent but it’s technically dependent. THOMPSON: In announcing the reversal, Anthem cited what it called “widespread misinformation,” and said “it never was and never will be the policy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services.” Relief for patients, doctors, and policy makers tonight. Ann Thompson, NBC News. Holt needlessly opens the report with “While we still don't know the motive behind the killing of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.” The fact is that we DON’T know the motive, triple-D scrawlings on the ammunition notwithstanding. In the end, the motive may well be related to a coverage decision, but we do not know that at this time. Therefore, it is absolutely reckless to come in and link that to a decision process that was underway well before the shooting. Further aggravating the discourse is the fact that deranged former WashPost and New York Times columnist Taylor Lorenz had already directed violent discourse towards the CEO of Anthem. Per Fox News:  A chilling video released Wednesday showed Thompson being shot and killed at close range while outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan, New York. The suspect is still at large. Hours after news broke of his death, Lorenz wrote on the social media site Bluesky, "And people wonder why we want these executives dead," alongside a report about Blue Cross Blue Shield no longer covering anesthesia for the full length of some surgeries.  Lorenz went on to share images of Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO Kim Keck and reposted calls for other health insurance executives to be targeted.  NBC correspondent Ann Thompson’s package on the Anthem reversal didn’t even mention the Thompson shooting. It was a straight up piece on the decision, with impact reaction from physicians and politicians.  To tie the Anthem decision to the Thompson shooting does nothing but validate Lorenz’s insanity and encourage others to engage in, for lack of a better term, stochastic terrorism against health care executives.  Reasonable individuals can disagree on healthcare policy without calling for murder, or inferring that corporate policy decisions are the result of murder. To do so in the case of Anthem, as did Lester Holt, is absolutely reckless and dangerous.  

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