New Year's Eve traditions

Each Christmas, I save the cards from close friends and family and pack them with the decorations. Every new Year's Eve, as I start packing away the decorations, I pull out cards from previous years and go through them. 

The front of the card doesn't matter, it's what's inside.  Handwriting. Personal notes and well-wishes. Signatures. 

I have dozens of cards from friends and family who have since passed away: My Mom, My bio-Dad, My friends Dale, Albert, Linda & Ray, others. It's so bittersweet, and a small way I can honor the people who have made such an impact in my life.