It's nearing that time of the year when we're reunited with old friends and new, and keeping in touch with the ones further afield can be a bit tricky.

So what's the best way to say happy Christmas? Here's our five best ways.

 

1. SEND A CARD

Haven't got time to write a two-page essay? No problem! Send a card. It can be as detailed or as impersonal as you like, you can even throw in a nice little photo of how everyone's doing. Because what better way to illustrate your point than a card? Not only that, cards are always a welcome decoration around the home. An Post's latest TV ad shows just how important cards can be to a Christmas. Have a look.

 

 

2. SEND THEM A LETTER

Letters are personal, hand-written and memorable. Not only that, sitting down to read a nice letter over the Christmas period really is one of the most pleasant experiences we can think of. Somebody actually took the time to put pen to paper for you to let you know. That means something.

 

3. TALK TO THEM, FACE TO FACE

Speaking of faces, why not try it face-to-face? Technology's great and all, but what about actually wishing someone a Happy Christmas in person? You get to see the reaction there and then. Or lack thereof, in some cases.

 

4. SKYPE / VIDEO-CHAT THEM

Thanks to the Internet, the world's a much smaller place and much simpler to reach someone. Just hope that the videochat doesn't freeze when you're pulling a face.

5. GIVE THEM A CALL

When you're calling someone you haven't spoken to in a while, it can always run on quite a bit. What begins as a simple "Hey, long time!" turns into a four-hour phone conversation about where everyone is in their lives and what's changed. Just make sure it isn't a long-distance call to Australia or something.

 

To make sure you get those Christmas wishes to loved ones in time, check rates and posting dates at anpost.ie/Christmas