Christmas Card Day
Every year around this time, families and families begin to mail their holiday cards. On December 9th, Stamps, envelopes, and cards will be available for purchase so you can share your holiday cheer.
It hasn't always been a tradition to send a card during the holidays. Penny Post delivery was cheap and frequent in Victorian England. It was also considered rude to ignore a written message. One particularly popular Victorian invented the holiday card out of necessity. Sir Henry Cole received regular letters, but it left him little time for other commitments. He begged J.C. Horsley to illustrate a sketch he had in mind in 1843. Cole was off to the printer, and he sent the first Christmas card in the Penny Post to family, relatives, and many acquaintances.
Today, we receive a variety of cards at Christmastime. In a larger sense, the tradition of Christmas cards is still present. We're more connected in this modern world than ever before thanks to social and electronic media. Nonetheless, the Christmas card continues to be a part of our annual tradition, even though it takes on a new style or pattern.
- Photo cards – Many families have a family's annual holiday photo set for mailing to friends and relatives. These images may be snapshots or professional photos. Most families save them from social media, so they are still a surprise when they arrive in the mail.
- Christmas letter – These letters often highlight the year's activities for each family member. Not everyone has social media, so it's a good way to keep up with friends and family. Most letter writers have a lot more to say than others. The letters usually run for a page in length, but some letter writers have a lot more to say
- These simple cards generally have the same holiday greeting as a regular Christmas card does, but without a fold or an envelope. They're quick and easy to send, too, with a photo on one side and a simple note on the other
- Business card – Christmas cards are also sent by businesses who want to remind us that our company is still important. Businesses know that their best clients are also remembered during the holidays, which is a marketing tactic
- The holidays are getting busier, and some of us decided against sending any holiday cards until New Year. They still need to keep in touch with family and friends, so they send their best wishes in the form of a Happy New Year card.. So, don't mark anyone off your Christmas card list until the first of the year
These holiday cards may be the only correspondence we get year after year from a friend or family friend. Even if we spent an excessive amount of time with them once, these once-a-year notes provide us with a little bit of meaning this time of year. "We're thinking of you" says the greeting as we reunite once more.
How to celebrate #christmascardday
Update your mailing list. Update your mailing list. Collect the stamps and choose your favorite card from your collection. Will you be writing personal notes on each card? Or will you send a mass letter? For a last-minute snapshot, dress up the pets or family members. Get ready to be glitter bombed as the holiday cards begin pouring in your mail studded with Ho Ho Hos! and holiday greetings of all sorts. #ChristmasCardDay on social media to highlight your favorite Christmas card design.
The christmas card day celebrations in the United States have a long tradition.
Although the origins of Christmas Card Day are yet to be determined, Sir Henry Cole deserves praise for designing the first Christmas Card in 1843. However, the proposal didn't make it to the United States for many years. Louis Prang immigrated from Prussia in 1850 and opened a Boston print shop. He mastered many lithography techniques from around the world, and after encouragement from his wife, he began making floral Christmas cards in 1875.
Christmas card FAQ
Q. When was the first Christmas stamp issued? On November 1, 1962, the United States Post Office issued its first Christmas Stamp. A. The United States Post Office issued its first Christmas Stamp on November 1, 1962. Jim Crawford produced the 4 stamp with a green wreath and two candles. On a red banner, the word "Christmas 1962" was written across the bottom.
How much does it cost to post a Christmas card? Q. How much does it cost to mail a Christmas card? For a 1-ounce letter, A. First-class stamps for a 1-ounce letter cost 58.
