A postcard sent to celebrate the New Year; used for New Year's greetings and short personal updates.
今年の年賀状は家族の写真を使って作った。
I made this year's New Year's cards using a family photo.
年賀状は１月１日に届くように投函してください。
Please post the New Year's cards so they arrive on January 1st.
最近は年賀状の代わりにメールで挨拶する人も多い。
Lately many people send greetings by email instead of New Year's cards.