Is it cringeworthy to use family snaps on Christmas cards like the royals? Debate breaks out on GMB as writer claims ‘it’s narcissistic and vain’
Good Morning Britain sparked controversy today as a journalist and a businessman clashed over family Christmas cards.
Ellie Phillips said she thought it was “narcissistic and vain” to put a photo of her family on a holiday card, while entrepreneur and father-of-four True Powell said it was “amazing.”
The debate comes after the Prince and Princess of Wales posted an intimate family portrait of their three children wearing matching white shirts on the front of their Christmas card this year.
Ellie said: “I think it’s a bit narcissistic, it’s awkward, I think it’s a waste to send pictures of yourself and your family under the guise of wishing people a Merry Christmas.”
“I would rather spend the money, time and effort to buy a charity Christmas card, knowing it will go to a good cause, and have fun doing it.”
Good Morning Britain sparked controversy today as journalist Ellie Phillips (pictured) and a businesswoman clashed over family Christmas cards.
True disagreed, saying that creating a family Christmas card “brings the family together.”
He said: “It’s a wonderful thing to bring a family together, take family photos and share the love of your family with another family.”
“You share joy and love and it’s amazing.”
True argued that Christmas cards tend to feature other families, so why not have a family that “you know and love and have a relationship with.”
Ellie said: “The only people who really care about seeing you in a card are probably grandparents or maybe godparents, plus if you’re sending these cards to colleagues or a client, it’s weird.” .
True said he only sends family Christmas cards to people who have a close relationship with his children.
Ellie added: “The other issue I have is that I think it’s a bit ignorant to other people’s circumstances because this year someone may have lost a loved one while struggling to have a baby , you don’t know what it is Sometimes it can be like rubbing salt in a wound and saying, “Look, we’re perfect.”
Viewers took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to post their mixed opinions on the topic.
Father-of-four True Powell said it was an “amazing activity” and he makes a family Christmas card every year.
The debate comes after the Prince and Princess of Wales posted an intimate family portrait of their three children wearing matching white shirts on the front of their Christmas card this year.
True argued that Christmas cards tend to feature other families, so why not have a family that “you know, love and have a relationship with”
Viewers took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to post their mixed opinions on the topic.
One person wrote: “No, we have a lot of family and friends, some live nearby, some don’t. Family Christmas cards are a way to see our boys growing up, even if they don’t get to see them regularly.”
Another said: “Only psychopaths send Christmas cards with family photos.” Why on earth would I want a picture of your family on display in my home? Strange and creepy. Straight into the trash can.
Someone else wrote: “Didn’t even know this was a real thing here in the UK, never knew anyone made this….only seen this in the US…”
A fourth wrote: “Ellie is right, sending a picture of you and your family on a Christmas card is cringe.”