From what I can tell, they're traditional for sending overseas, because at one time sending "printed paper" was cheaper for the same weight than other items. It's not true any more, but once you've got into the habit, I suppose it saves having to think about what to buy far-flung relatives you don't know that well.
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Date: 2012-11-29 02:06 pm (UTC)