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   Christmas card

   /ˈkrɪsməs kɑːd/

   noun

   • 1. a greetings card given or sent at Christmas.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Christmas_cardChristmas card - Wikipedia

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   Christmas card. A Christmas card is a greeting card sent as part of the traditional celebration of Christmas in order to convey between people a range of sentiments related to Christmastide and the holiday season. Christmas cards are usually exchanged during the weeks preceding Christmas Day by many people (including some non-Christians) in ...

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4. www.whychristmas.com › customs › christmas-cardsThe History of Christmas Cards - WhyChristmas.com

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   The custom of sending Christmas cards, as we know them today, was started in the UK in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole. He was a senior civil servant (Government worker) who had helped set-up the new 'Public Record Office' (now called the Post Office), where he was an Assistant Keeper, and wondered how it could be used more by ordinary people.

5. christmasenthusiasts.co.uk › classic-traditions › ukWhat Is the History of the Christmas Card?

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   Jul 3, 2024 · The first Christmas card: Cole commissioned Horsley to design the first Christmas card. The card featured a triptych design: the center panel depicted a family gathered around a table celebrating, while the side panels showed scenes of charity, such as feeding and clothing the poor.

6. www.goodhousekeeping.com › uk › christmasWhy do we send Christmas cards? - Good Housekeeping

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   Oct 31, 2016 · The sending of Christmas cards is a festive tradition we're all familiar with and, although for many people emails and social media have taken over somewhat from the classic paper cards, there are ...

7. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › history-christmasThe History of the Christmas Card | Smithsonian

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   Dec 9, 2015 · The most popular Christmas card of all time, however, is a simple one. It’s an image of three cherubic angels, two of whom are bowed in prayer. The third peers out from the card with big, baby ...

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8. theartssociety.org › sites › defaultThe Christmas card is an art form of its own – but when was ...

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   Christmas, alluding to the postmen who delivered the cards, which in turn is the reason robins featured so often on Christmas cards. The huge success of Christmas cards soon brought its own burden, even for royalty. Queen Victoria wrote in her journal for 23 December 1881 that she was feeling overwhelmed by the number of cards she had to send.

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   What is a Christmas card?

   • A Christmas card is generally commercially designed and purchased for the occasion. The content of the design might relate directly to the Christmas narrative with depictions of the Nativity of Jesus, or have Christian symbols such as the Star of Bethlehem or a white dove representing both the Holy Spirit and Peace.

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   Why do people collect Christmas cards?

   • Collecting Christmas cards is a hobby for some, who treasure the artistry and historical value of these seasonal greetings. Antique and vintage cards are particularly prized by collectors. Some museums and libraries even have collections of Christmas cards for their historical significance.

   Christmas Cards: History and Tradition (2023)

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   Who created the first Christmas card?

   • The first Christmas card is believed to have been created in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole in the UK. At the time, Cole was a civil servant who helped set up what would later become the Post Office, and he wanted to find a way to encourage people to use the postal service more.

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   Why are Christmas cards so popular?

   • Later in the century came a new development, as an increasing number of charities produced their own cards, kick-started by the first UNICEF card in 1949; such cards are a particularly British phenomenon. Christmas cards have become a means of maintaining cohesion among societies and movements.

   The Christmas card is an art form of its own – but when was the first

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   Where did the Christmas card come from?

   • 1. THE VERY FIRST CHRISTMAS CARD The origins of the Christmas card lie in New Year goodwill greetings, a global tradition for centuries, before Christmas greetings were ever thought of. This, above, is the first actual Christmas card.

   The Christmas card is an art form of its own – but when was the first

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   What is a Hallmark Christmas card?

   • Hallmark’s all-time best selling Christmas card, "Three Little Angels", was first introduced in 1977. This cute, religious card features three praying angels, one with a drooping halo, and the words, “God bless you, love you, keep you… at Christmas time and always.” Courtesy of the Hallmark Archives, Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo.

   The History of the Christmas Card | Smithsonian

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    Collecting Christmas Cards. Collecting Christmas cards is a hobby for some, who treasure the artistry and historical value of these seasonal greetings. Antique and vintage cards are particularly prized by collectors. Some museums and libraries even have collections of Christmas cards for their historical significance. The Meaning of Exchanging ...