Some may be wondering whether mailing Christmas cards is even worth it this year. Isn’t that the purpose of email and electronic Christmas cards, after all?

However, for students at Spring Hill Elementary School, there is no doubt about the importance of actually mailing a physical Christmas card, especially to members of the military. The Tennessee students are participating in the Holiday Mail for Heroes project.

#HolidayMail Don't forget about our Holiday Mail for Heroes. Let the Red Cross help you thank our troops this holiday http://t.co/DbiSk63R6c

— DarkeCountyRed Cross (@DarkeCyRedCross) November 15, 2013

The campaign’s mantra is “Give Something That Means Something” during this holiday to soldiers as well as their family members. Many of the soldiers will be out-of-the-country this season and unable to celebrate with family. According to ABC 6 News based out of Knoxville, Tennessee, the students are involved in this initiative in order to provide holiday cheer.

The students are not alone in wanting to spread cheer this holiday. Members of communities throughout the country are forgoing expectations to send electronic greetings and opting to send “snail mail” in the process so that soldiers feel appreciated.

Just got back from mailing Christmas cards to injured and active duty Military. Here's hoping it brightens their Holiday season a little.

— Lauren Kardashian (@LaurKardashian1) November 17, 2013

Holiday Mail for Heroes': Who has Protected Your Freedoms? Take Action Now. #constantcontact http://t.co/M68XwMOPbt

— Joyce White Nelson (@joyceventures) November 17, 2013

Anyone interested in contributing to the Holiday Mail for Heroes project should send letters by December 6 to the following address:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791

Holiday Mail for Heroes. Definitely something we should all do. When sending out ur cards just address one to: pic.twitter.com/wKiqEXIX4i

— Fittie MaMa (@fittie_mama) November 14, 2013

Started the Holiday Mail for Heroes during CLASS. Great response from the students. http://t.co/I01A0rM2Of pic.twitter.com/aVBbH9SVYb

— Mr.V (@MrVuickGSHS) November 13, 2013

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