Free online greeting cards have helped many Americans save quite a bit of money in recent years. By simply going online and doing a little research, many people will discover that there are free Christmas eCards that can be sent to mom and dad from a web browser or via email. This makes life so much easier since you won’t have to go to a WalMart or Target to buy a Hallmark or American Greetings card. You will also save time going to the post office and paying for postage. The entire process can be completed from a computer at home or in the office.

Some of the most popular websites when it comes to Christmas eCards include:

GreetingsAmericans.com

123Cheers.com

seal.com

jibjab.com

This is a very short list as there are many websites that offer Americans the opportunity to send an electronic greeting card on any day of the year. It seems that the busiest time of the year when it comes to eCards is during the Christmas holidays. While people tend to send eCards around birthdays, events, and anniversaries, the most popular times are still major holidays. Some of the other holidays that tend to see a lot of traffic when it comes to eCards include Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. These holidays gain popularity every year, but they are nothing compared to Christmas.

When thinking about saving money in 2010, one way to save at least a little would be to cut out greeting cards. Although it may not sound like a lot of money, it is still true that the cost of postage has increased and many Hallmark greeting cards can cost as much as $5. With this being the case, it would definitely benefit many American households to use the electronic greeting card process. By simply setting up an email and looking for some great templates, you will be able to send an email or eCard to mom for Christmas. There are an unlimited number of templates for mom, dad, grandma or grandpa along with any other family member. Remember that sometimes it can be much more meaningful to send a 100% personalized card. Fortunately, most of these eCard websites will allow you to customize the card in any way you want, including the text and the music that is played.