The Postroom

Sometimes, sending your correspondence in a plain white envelope just doesn't get your message across. That is where coloured envelopes step in and save the day. The announcement of a brand new baby boy should be done in blue, and a baby girl's announcement in some shade of pink. Wedding announcements have to be sent in coloured envelopes that will match those used for the wedding decorations, and fun, jovial Happy Birthday cards should always be delivered in festive coloured envelopes that announce their intent before even opening them.

But if you have shopped for coloured envelopes, you have run into the same two problems I have...

While there are 22 unique mailing sizes that most postal services recognize globally, the available colors, sizes, textures, tints, sealing types and flap designs make for a virtually limitless and varied selection. Unfortunately, when it comes to Christmas card envelopes, the average buyer simply chooses to use the ordinary looking ones that are bundled with the Christmas cards they buy. But this very special time of year, don't you want your message to stand out from the rest? Let your loved ones know just how important they are by enclosing your holiday greetings in Christmas card envelopes that are as special as the people you're...

There is just something about Christmas red envelopes that says, "Happy Holidays!" But did you know why the colours red and green came to be associated with Christmas? I didn't either, so I looked it up, and this is what I found. Around the 14th century, many churches presented what they called Miracle Plays. In that period of time, the majority of the public was illiterate. And this was the way the church used to educate. Back then, on December 24, the church would present The Paradise Play, which was the story of the Garden of Eden, and Adam and Eve. In that story, Eve bites into a forbidden apple against God's wishes, and leads to the...

Christmas envelopes are not something that people generally put a lot of thought into. When purchasing holiday cards, accompanying envelopes are generally included. And while this may make for very handy shopping, it doesn't allow you the chance to make your holiday greetings stand from the crowd. While the selection locally is usually very limited, there are virtually limitless choices as far as color, finish, paper stock and size are concerned regarding Christmas envelopes online.

This year, wouldn't it be great to make your holiday well wishes practically jump out of the mailbox when your loved ones receive them? Taking the...