Whether you can recycle photo Christmas cards depends on the type of paper. Cardstock with a printed photo can be recycled, but photo paper can't. While photo Christmas cards may not always be suitable for normal recycling, that doesn't mean you just have to toss them at the end of the year. You can cut pieces, such as borders or images of Christmas trees and snowflakes, into gift tags to use for next season. If you have cards from over the years, a hole punch and some pretty ribbon, you can make a DIY photo book.