New York (dpa) - Glitzy and glamorous Christmas cards are losing favour
this festive season as the global recession bites ever deeper.

Dire economic straits and rising unemployment have soured the mood
and some people are shying away from cards adorned by a jolly, round
Santa complete with a gift-laden sleigh. Instead, images of people
baking cookies, strolling in a winter wonderland and decorating
Christmas trees are in vogue this year.

Up to 85 per cent of Americans send each other Christmas cards
every year, reported the Wall Street Journal amounting to 2 billion
letters. (dpa)