Every year, politicians in Ottawa send around holiday cards with pictures of their family. Here are some highlights of cards from the Prime Minister, Governor-General, Opposition Leader and more.

Open this photo in gallery: Governor-General David Johnston and wife Sharon and their grandchildren are pictured on their 2013 holiday card. THE CANADIAN PRESS 1 of 10

Open this photo in gallery: NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair and wife Catherine Pinhas. THE CANADIAN PRESS 2 of 10

Open this photo in gallery: Prime Minister Stephen Harper is pictured with his son Ben, wife Laureen, holding Charlie the chinchilla, and daughter Rachel. Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS 3 of 10

Open this photo in gallery: Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and her family. The Globe and Mail 4 of 10

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Open this photo in gallery: Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and his family. The Globe and Mail 5 of 10

Open this photo in gallery: Part of a card from the office of NDP MP Laurin Liu. The Globe and Mail 6 of 10

Open this photo in gallery: Conservative House Leader Peter Van Loan and his family. The Globe and Mail 7 of 10

Open this photo in gallery: Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family. Mr. Chong recently proposed a bill the empower backbencher MPs that will be debated in the new year. The Globe and Mail 8 of 10

Open this photo in gallery: Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. The Globe and Mail 9 of 10