Christmas card posting habits revealed

One in 10 people send Christmas cards to their pets, a study suggests.

Research by the Royal Mail indicated that a similar number also post cards to a friend’s pet.

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A survey of more than 2,000 adults suggested that 4% give a Christmas card to their postman or woman and 3% send one to an ex-partner.

The average Briton sends 18 festive cards, with a few keeping their cards on show for more than six months, Royal Mail said.

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