Christmas

Christmas Cards in 1877

September 5, 2009 By Gail

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 Gail

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 Gail

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 Gail Leave a Comment

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...]

Corporate Christmas Cards in History

May 30, 2009 By Gail

The tradition of sending corporate Christmas cards to business associates and customers goes back to the 18th century when companies printed trade cards. The trade cards where "business cards" of the early days. This card is an example of an early commercial Christmas card. It is from the Royal Typewriter Company and was produced in 1909. Source: Wikipedia - Christmas card … [Read more...]

Religious Christmas Cards a Minority

May 30, 2009 By Gail

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...]

Why Send Business Holiday Cards?

May 30, 2009 By Gail

Are Corporate Christmas Cards a Good Idea? Sending out business holiday cards at Christmas time has become a tradition in the corporate world. Yes, they are a good idea because Christmas cards give you the opportunity to strengthen your business relationships, get involved in the season and spread holiday wishes to people you work with. Say Thank You with Christmas Holiday Cards for your Customers Show your appreciation to your customers by sending them a … [Read more...]

Putting Together Your Corporate Holiday Card List

May 30, 2009 By Gail

Before you can place your corporate holiday card order for Christmas cards this year, you will need to ensure that you have your recipient list ready. Obviously this will give you an indication of how many holiday cards you will need to order and in turn help you use your budget to determine how much you can spend on the cards. If you have a large company and many associates then this can be a very big task. Most businesses these days are able to print out a … [Read more...]

How to Choose a Business Holiday Greeting Card Christmas Design

May 30, 2009 By Gail

This Christmas, when deciding which business holiday greeting card design to choose for sending out to your customers and business associates there are a few important things to consider. These are quality, design and personalization of the Christmas cards. Quality Business Christmas Cards Are a Must Have Dont skimp on quality when choosing your cards. You should choose the best cards you can afford. Sending a cheap business holiday greeting card makes you … [Read more...]

Corporate Holiday Greeting Card Writing and Addressing Tips

May 30, 2009 By Gail

Before you start writing in your business Christmas cards here are a few useful tips to make sure that your corporate holiday greeting card is well received. First of all start by double checking your list of associates to ensure that you have the correct spelling of names and addresses. This point cannot be over emphasized. Using incorrect spelling especially of names is unprofessional. Inside the Business Christmas Cards Even if you have already had … [Read more...]