One could argue that no other family does annual Christmas cards better than that of the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip.
And while we can't claim to be lucky enough to receive one of these special cards, we're now getting a a rare glimpse into 30 years of the royal family's cherished moments. The cards, sent between 1971 and 2001, recently went up for auction in Gloucestershire, England.
All 31 cards are given a personal touch with signatures from the Queen and Prince Philip. Each one is complete with an simple unchanging "with best wishes for Christmas and the New Year."
The cards show the royal couple everywhere from the coasts of the Western Isles in Scotland to the Channel Island of Sark.
We see the royal family as it grows, with children added through the years, and eventually, appearances from the grandchildren. And among the family portraits and couple photos, the beloved royal corgis make plenty of appearances.
Even Charles and Diana's iconic wedding in the summer of 1981 was featured in the family's card that year.
These cards were sent to an unnamed recipient every single year between 1971 and 2001. A spokesman for the auctioneers Moore Allen and Innocent said, "The cards have created a fascinating record of the Royal Family growing year by year."
Prince William and wife Duchess Kate appear to be carrying on the family Christmas card tradition as well, with a photo of the beautiful sent to their friends and admirers last year.
We assume our card for this year is already in the mail?