I almost skipped this day, because my family was never much for sending out Christmas cards. My mother has always been a school teacher and there just wasn't enough time for composing those Christmas letters and addressing cards. Also, as my Mom herself is first to admit, she was never much into letter writing!
But as I was sorting through a scrapbook I happened upon a publication sent in December, 1961 by People's Federal Bank in Wooster, Ohio. It was full of various things (apparently my grandmother or grandfather saved it for a house plan it contained) and there was a whole spread detailing the history of Christmas cards so I thought I'd share that for today. Also, the cover was very cute!
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That is a treasure. I have bought some old Christmas postcards online. One was addressed to a little girl and in doing some snooping on the census found the little boy who sent it living down the street from her. Too cute.
ReplyDeleteNice article...I'm glad you reconsidered and posted it. I noted that in 1961 a billion+ cards would be sent (first sentence of article). I wonder what the stats are for 2010?
ReplyDeleteThis are wonderful! Like all of the 'old-fashioned' art that appeared in print media, this really strikes a chord. Thanks for much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Diana! I love old Christmas cards!
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