Short and smug Tom Cruise poses with wifey Katie Holmes. This photo would make for a nice Christmas card, except for the fact that they both look possessed by aliens, or maybe that's the Scientology speaking.

Tom Cruise sends Christmas cards? You would think because he belongs to the Church of Scientology that he would not send Christmas cards, but apparently believing that you are descended from aliens does not preclude you from celebrating Christmas. Tom actually was a practicing Roman Catholic and contemplated being a priest, which may have aided his decision to continue giving Christmas cards and presents after he changed religions creating an anchor to his childhood.

The issue of Christmas cards may be a touchy subject since the media made so many comments on the “doily” Christmas card he sent in 2007. However, Katie Holmes did design a more tasteful card that was sent to friends and family. There were no pictures of Tom or the kids on any cards that made it into the gossip sheets, but who knows if his famous face adorned a Christmas card sent to select people. With all the millions he has made he certainly can afford to send quite a few cards. Somehow I can’t imagine Tom passing up a chance to smile for the camera. Okay, he may be a good actor (sometimes) or pick good action pictures to boost his popularity, but here’s a reality check – he’s very short and he smiles too much. While there is no denying that Tom is easy on the eyes, he comes across as smug and insincere in just about every picture I’ve ever seen. Sorry, just can’t join the fan club. Not too worry, Tom…there are plenty of adoring people who just love a pretty face.

A Christmas card from Tom Cruise may be a treat to many people. Personally I think Tom is getting a little preachy about Scientology and I don’t really feel up to worshipping aliens, or for that matter, Tom Cruise at this time. So Tom, if you are in communication with the aliens, tell them to take me off the Christmas card list.