Can't make it home for Thanksgiving? Send a card that gets there for you
Distance, work shifts, a new baby, a plane ticket that cost too much: some years you just can't be at the table. A CinematicCard lets you be there anyway. It's a short cinematic film with a candlelit window, falling autumn leaves, music, their names in calligraphy and the photos that remind them of you.
Record a voice message in the builder so they hear you say Happy Thanksgiving, then schedule the card to arrive by email that morning. They open one link on any phone or tablet, no app needed, and can play it for everyone at dinner. Save them a slice of pie and tell them you'll be home soon.
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15 Messages When You Can't Be Home for Thanksgiving
- I can't be at the table this year, but my heart is right there with you.
- Save me a slice of pie. I'll be home before you know it.
- Missing you all today more than I can say. Happy Thanksgiving.
- Set a plate for me in spirit. I'm thinking of you all day.
- Distance doesn't change what I'm thankful for: all of you.
- I'll be watching the clock and imagining exactly what you're doing.
- Thankful for family that feels close even when it's far away.
- Next year I'm bringing the rolls. This year I'm sending love.
- Please give everyone a hug from me, especially the cook.
- Even from here, you're the first thing on my gratitude list.
- Tell Grandma her stuffing is still the best. I can taste it from here.
- Wherever I am, home is wherever you are.
- Missing the noise, the football and every one of you.
- I'm grateful for video calls, but I'm more grateful for you.
- Counting down the days until I'm back at that table.
How CinematicCard Compares
| CinematicCard | Hallmark | Moonpig | Paperless Post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Your own memories: the photos on your phone, your music or voice, your message | A Hallmark design you personalize with photos and a message | A printed card design you personalize, with optional photo upload | A Card or Flyer design from its collection, or one you upload |
| Your photos | Up to 20, played as a cinematic slideshow | Upload photos to an eCard design; customized printed cards have photo spaces | Upload your photos onto a photo-upload design, printed on the card | Upload your own design image; add a video section (paid) |
| Sound | A soundtrack, or your own audio file (WAV, MP3 or MP4): a song or a voice message | Not described in the help articles we checked | Optional video or audio message reached by a QR code inside the card (up to 6 months) | An optional video block with sound (paid) |
| Pricing | First card free, then from $3.99 per card; no subscription | One free eCard a month with free Crown Rewards; unlimited eCards with Hallmark+ ($8.99/month or $79.99/year plus tax, 7-day free trial) | Priced per card plus delivery; eCards £/$/€0.99; optional Moonpig Plus in the UK | Free designs for up to 50 recipients; paid designs priced in Coins by feature level; Paperless Pro subscription |