Asia - Holiday Cards - Singapore & Japan




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SkiAdcock
Dec 18, 07, 1:16 pm
I've got to send out holiday cards for my client to journalists on the press database. Not being as familiar w/ Asia as I am w/ Europe, is it ok to send holiday cards to journalists in Japan & Singapore, or would that be a no-no?

If it matters, the card says this:

Cover: Season's Greetings
Inside; May Peace, Joy, Hope and Happiness be yours during this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year.

Any input appreciated. Cheers.


RichardInSF
Dec 18, 07, 3:15 pm
In Japan, the holiday celebrated is typically New Year, but they also are happy to deal with Western customs as well, so I'd say that is fine for Japan. I've already gotten a few holiday cards from Japan just in the last few days, so that would tend to validate further that it's OK.

tide
Dec 20, 07, 3:35 pm
OK for Singapore too. It's a common local practice to send Christmas cards - lots of people celebrate it in Singapore (religious or otherwise)


Kismaibat
Dec 21, 07, 5:32 am
I've got to send out holiday cards for my client to journalists on the press database. Not being as familiar w/ Asia as I am w/ Europe, is it ok to send holiday cards to journalists in Japan & Singapore, or would that be a no-no?

If it matters, the card says this:

Cover: Season's Greetings
Inside; May Peace, Joy, Hope and Happiness be yours during this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year.

Any input appreciated. Cheers.

No no DON'T DO IT.. NOOooooooooooooooooooooooooo..
HHehehhe.. sorry just kidding.
It is fine to send the cards to the countries in question.
I am sure of it.
I don't think anyone will be offended by somebody sending something
as thoughtful as a greeting card.
If you are worried about offending cultures or religous beliefs,
you may put your fears to rest.

All the same,
Merry X'Mas and Happy New Year to One and All!

Cheers!

joca213
Dec 27, 07, 4:29 pm
Having lived in both, you're safe sending this type of card to your clients. In Japan, however, a "Nengajo" which is a New Year's card is more commonplace. If you want to have a real impact, this type of card would probably go down well with your clients.



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