Most people wait until at least Halloween before they start thinking about Christmas, but not me. That’s because I love Christmas. Though I do admit I’m happy to take a break right after it’s over; by Mother’s Day I’m ready to hang my stockings by the chimney with care once again. It’s about then that [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Christmas Cards’
November 20th, 2009
Tips for Creating Handmade Christmas and New Year Cards
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Comments Off September 5th, 2009
Christmas Cards Through the Ages
The custom of sending Christmas cards began in 1843 with Sir Henry Cole of England.
As the story goes, Sir Henry Cole had too many co-workers to hand compose Christmas notes to, so, he enlisted artist John Calcott Horsley to design a card onto which he had printed “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New [...]
September 4th, 2009
The History of Christmas Cards
Delivering Christmas cards to express Christmas greetings originated in 1843 by an Englishman, Sir Henry Cole.
Because he had too many clients to hand compose Christmas greetings, Sir Henry Cole appointed artist John Calcott Horsley to design a card onto which he had printed “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You”.Sir Henry [...]
