The holidays often thaw even the coldest of hearts, filling our heads with warm images of families and friends gathering in a Norman Rockwell portrait come to life. The holidays are also a time to remember friends and acquaintances who can't be with us during this special time of the year. These sites share a few common attributes. Many mentioned below have cards for all kinds of holidays, from Halloween to the Fourth of July and beyond.
Most sites also offer the sender the option of personalizing their message.
As with most e-card sites, senders can view their card before sending it. The recipient will receive an e-mail with a link to the site where the card is posted. Senders can also select a Christmas carol that will play as the card appears. I also learned something by visiting the site - apparently, the first Christmas cards appeared in England in 1843. Many card sites allow you to send a carol along with your greeting, but most have a pretty limited repertoire of tunes.