Hari Raya greeting cards: a nostalgic touch in a digital world

Parents can introduce the timeless joy of sending Hari Raya greeting cards to children by encouraging them to create personalised messages and designs, fostering creativity and meaningful connections. Photo: The Star/Filepic

More than two decades ago, festive celebrations were incomplete without the cherished tradition of sending greeting cards to family, relatives, friends, colleagues and business associates.

Youngsters, in particular, would eagerly await the arrival of the postman bearing cards from their friends and loved ones, and, sometimes, even local celebrities. In the run-up to Hari Raya Aidilfitri, it was quite common for pop culture fans to send Hari Raya cards to their favourite singers or film stars, who would reciprocate their gesture.