That has been the prevailing wisdom ever since the early days of the Royal Mail.
And today we have delved into our archives to give a glimpse behind the scenes at the Norwich Sorting Office to celebrate the people who have made sure our post got where it needed to be in years gone by.
Do you still send and receive Christmas cards?
Some portray peaceful scenes and others depict quirky cartoons.
You might only scribble brief notes to loved ones or you might include lengthy letters updating your nearest and dearest on the year’s news.
But today many people are no longer sending them, instead preferring to share their festive greetings on social media.
Yet there is a special magic to sending and receiving Christmas cards – especially when the telltale thud of mail landing on your doormat brings about that age-old excitement of the unknown.
Please enjoy these photos and let us know if you have memories of working at the Norwich Sorting Office or recognise anyone shown in the comments below.
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