Spanish Christmas Cards - All years

[Danishla]

Originally Posted by camelot23ca

I like the card with Leonor and Sophia. I assume Leonor signed the names for both children and, presuming this is correct, I find it interesting she's already been taught cursive writing. Is that the norm in Spanish schools? I remember learning to print first and then being taught cursive in 3rd grade, or age 8/9.

Unfortunately the King and Queen's Christmas card does not inspire the joy and beauty of the season . . . I wonder what was going through their minds to make this selection . Cute photo of the Infantas!

[Duke of Marmalade]

Originally Posted by camelot23ca

I like the card with Leonor and Sophia. I assume Leonor signed the names for both children and, presuming this is correct, I find it interesting she's already been taught cursive writing. Is that the norm in Spanish schools? I remember learning to print first and then being taught cursive in 3rd grade, or age 8/9.

I dont think Leonor signed for both girls, I dont think Sofia is the character to let this happen.

Its not surprising to me that Leonor is doing cursive writing for a second grader and even though she might not be doing all her writing like this, the name is something a child will be practising from the start. Thats why I think Sofia can also do her name in cursive writing - wants to do the same like her big sister - but the rest is far behind because she's still very young.

Other than that I think the SRF should scrap the Xmas card habit all together, its just a drag for them and it shows.

the Kings card is just dark and depressive, maybe it reflects their mood.
The Asturias took a pic from a summer photoshoot of the girls, how imaginative.

And Elena became a casualty of the Palma couple who posed happily in front of a church last time and were suprised by the backslash - what world are they living in? - and to deflect from the Palma family not greeting this time Elena was scrapped too - now the Infantas' cards are considered "private".

[An Ard Ri]

Its a pity that the Infantas cards are now private,I wonder if anyone has ever received or seen a Christmas Card from either of the King's sisters?

[lula]

Infanta Elena and children

http://www.semana.es/wp-content/blog..._portada44.jpg
http://www.semana.es/wp-content/uploads/elena1.jpg

Urdangarin children

http://www.semana.es/wp-content/uploads/portada111.jpg
http://www.semana.es/wp-content/uploads/cristina.jpg

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by lula

Infanta Elena and children

http://www.semana.es/wp-content/blog..._portada44.jpg
http://www.semana.es/wp-content/uploads/elena1.jpg

Urdangarin children

http://www.semana.es/wp-content/uploads/portada111.jpg
http://www.semana.es/wp-content/uploads/cristina.jpg

Villa Giralda,wasn't that the Counts of Barcelona's home in Portugal?

[Artemisia]

I really like Elena's card. The Urdangarins made a wise decision to feature the kids-only.

Originally Posted by An Ard Ri

Villa Giralda,wasn't that the Counts of Barcelona's home in Portugal?

Villa Giralda was indeed the home of the Count and Countess of Barcelona in Estoril, Portugal. It was also where the tragic Infante Alfonso died.
Can't say if it's the same villa as in Elena's picture though.

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by Artemisia

I really like Elena's card. The Urdangarins made a wise decision to feature the kids-only.


Villa Giralda was indeed the home of the Count and Countess of Barcelona in Estoril, Portugal. It was also where the tragic Infante Alfonso died.
Can't say if it's the same villa as in Elena's picture though.

Thanks,I like both cards. There a lot better than Their Majesties dismal offering this year.

[Marengo]

Somehow I am actually happy that TM did not send out a card with them as 'happy couple' surrounded by their grand children.

[ANNIE_S]

Originally Posted by Marengo

Somehow I am actually happy that TM did not send out a card with them as 'happy couple' surrounded by their grand children.

Seeing it like that, I totally agree. Hypocrisy is not necessary on this time of the year

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by Marengo

Somehow I am actually happy that TM did not send out a card with them as 'happy couple' surrounded by their grand children.

I don't think they've done that in awhile,the last few ones have all been of a religious nature,mainly the nativity scene.

[Archduchess Zelia]

I find the King and Queen's card rather boring, but then again this probably wasn't the year for the big smiles for them, so I don't really blame them for choosing such a dull card. Felipe and Letizia's card is sweet (it's always nice to see the adorable little Infantas) but I'd hoped for a "new" and more candid picture (like the ones of Felipe's sisters). I love both Elena and Cristina's cards, they're both really good and all the kids are so sweet.