How long do you think people have been sending Christmas cards? If you guessed “not that long,” then you are right. In the history of the holiday, the Christmas card is a modern invention. The first attested date of Christmas celebrated on December 25 was in 336 during the reign of Emperor Constantine, the first […] More
Do you send out holiday cards? This year as part of our holiday crafting spree, my daughter and I made some handmade Christmas tree holiday cards using pipe cleaners and beads. She and I used sparkly green pipe cleaners for a more festive feel, but you can use regular green pipe cleaner as well. I […] More
Every year during the holiday season, I send a holiday photo card to my family and friends. My husband, our daughter, and I take a family photo together on Thanksgiving, and then I get busy designing and ordering the card so that I can send everyone on my mailing list a little holiday greeting during […] More
Upon coming across a book entitled Christmas Past: A Selection from Victorian Magazines compiled by Dulcie M. Ashdown in my library, I have recently become fascinated with the Christmas of the Victorian era. The Victorians essentially created the Christmas that we know and celebrate today. From our idea of Santa Claus to the Christmas cards […] More
