100% Free E-Card Sites for the Holidays

The onset of holidays means one thing to your wallet: Money! How can we reduce the cost of gift-giving this season while still letting the ones you love know how much you care about them? The answer is simple. E-cards! E-cards are free, have a variety of selections, and there are so many great sites to choose from. However, this guide might help narrow your search in the ideal sites to send e-cards. Don't you just love getting a notice saying "Your friend has just sent you a warm message" and you open it up to see an animated e-card with a personalized note and soft music? I know I do. Do the same for someone this holiday season.

1. I love this site. I have used them for years for my e-card giving needs. My friends and family tend to use this site a lot themselves so I know it's quite popular. They have card selections for every holiday you can possibly imagine. You can find cards in English or Spanish, animated, or still. My suggestion is to check out this site first.

http://www.123greetings.com

2. If you're looking for Christian-based e-cards, they are quite plentiful and easy to find. This isn't the case for people of other religions. E-cards.com has a selection for a variety of religious holidays of various denominations.

http://www.e-cards.com/

3. However, if you are Christian and looking for a site that has some fun animated cards in an array of occasions, check out this site:

http://www.dayspring.com/ecards/

4. Having a party soon? Want to thank someone for throwing an awesome bash? Evite is the perfect solution. Whoever invented Evite is a genius. You can truly customize your e-card to fit the occasion, event and theme. I think you'll get hooked on the versatility of this site.

http://www.evite.com/

5. Everyone could use a laugh during the holidays. Cheer up your family and friends by sending a hilarious note their way. You can brighten their day with these fun e-cards. They also carry a variety of holiday seasons, as well as non-holiday occasions.

http://www.superlaugh.com/

My tips on searching e-card sites for suitable cards are those where you don't have to download anything, those you do not have to create an account with, and those who have "risk-free trials". Look for spam-free sites that are 100% free. Happy Holidays!