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...]