Christmas Cards in 1877

September 5, 2009 By
1877 Christmas Card

While looking through some old publications I came accross this little piece which I found was an interesting bit of greeting card history showing the start of the tradition of giving Christmas Cards. This quote has been taken from the publication: St. Nicholas, Vol. 5, No. 2, December, 1877 "There is a beautiful custom in England which is to be hoped will yet become general in America of sending around Christmas cards, dainty things with lovely pictures and hearty verses upon them. … [Read more...]

Christmas Cards

June 20, 2009 By
Christmas Cards

Christmas is almost is here! As usual Christmas this year has come around so quickly and once again it is time to get those Christmas cards all written up and sent out to your family, friends and business associates. Never before have there been so many options for Christmas Greeting Cards. The Internet has made the task of choosing, buying and personalizing holiday cards so much easier.     This is great because with so many other things to get organised … [Read more...]

Christmas Greetings by Language

May 31, 2009 By
Christmas Languages

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year     * Dutch: Prettige kerstdagen en een gelukkig nieuwjaar * English: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year * Irish: Nollaig Shona Duit * Italian: Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo * Portuguese: Boas Festas e um feliz Ano novo   … [Read more...]

What did the First Christmas Card look like?

May 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
First Christmas Card

  Printed in London in 1843 the first Christmas Card design featured a picture of a family drinking wine together. The total number of cards printed was 2050. The cards were sold for a shilling each. The illustration was done by John Callcott Horsely. Source: Wikipedia - Christmas card   … [Read more...]

Religious Christmas Cards a Minority

May 30, 2009 By
Religious Christmas Cards

    A Christmas Card survey by the UK's Daily Mail in 2006 revealed that only 1 card in every 100 Christmas cards sold in Britain contained religious imagery or message. Religious groups voiced their concerns about the card industry losing sight of the real reason for celebrating the Christmas season. It appears that images such as the Nativity, angels , Baby Jesus and the three wise men are dying out and there are complaints that it is difficult to find cards conveying the true … [Read more...]