Christmas Cards

 It is well known that the English send greeting cards for everything, and sending Christmas cards is almost mandatory.  The English send cards to their relatives as well as distribute them among their co-workers and friends.  In mid-November, Christmas cards are already on sale in all stores, and there are all types, sizes and prices you can imagine.  When you enter an English family's home the week before Christmas, all these cards will be placed in the living room, usually on top of the mantelpiece, although they are also hung on the walls with special threads for hanging cards.