When is Christmas Card Day?
Saturday December 9thEach year around this time, families and families start sending their holiday cards. The holiday card day on December 9th is a reminder to get your stamps, envelopes, and cards together so you can share your holiday cheer.
Sending a card during the holidays hasn't always been a tradition.. Sending Penny Post was cheap and frequent in Victorian England. It had also been considered rude to ignore a written message. One particular Victorian invented the holiday card out of necessity. Sir Henry Cole received regular letters from his mother, but it left him little time for other commitments. In 1843, he asked J.C. Horsley to illustrate a sketch he had in mind. Cole soon, Cole was off to the printer, and he sent the first Christmas card in the Penny Post to family, relatives, and many acquaintances.
At Christmastime, we get a variety of cards today. In a broader sense, the tradition of Christmas cards is still present. More than ever, social and electronic media keep us connected in this modern world. However, the Christmas card remains a part of our annual tradition, even though it takes on a new style or pattern.
- Photo cards – Many families print an annual holiday photo for mailing to friends and relatives. These photos may be snapshots or professional photos. Most families save them from social media, so it's still a surprise when they arrive in the mail
