The First Christmas Card Now we usually send Christmas cards to other family members or our friends before Christmas. It is a good way to show our greetings. The number of Christmas cards is increasing every year. And this year the number will be over 750 million. However, when the first Christmas card appeared in London in 1843, it was not popular as it is right now. There were 1,000 Christmas cards were printed, but only a handful of cards were sold on that Christmas. One reason why they become dead stock was that one card cost one shilling. And this price was too expensive for a card at that time. Moreover, there was no tradition to send cards on holidays in 1843.
May be the 1,000 Christmas cards were not popular at that time, but they were precious in 2010. Three cards made 167 years ago are going to be auctioned in New York in recent days. And each one is expected to worth as much as £10,000. One card showcased a happy family. They were enjoying a happy family feast and drinking. One child was told how to drink wine and three other kids were eating plum puddings. Everyone seemed happy and joyful. On the flank of the card, there were some depictions about charity. The sentence 'A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to You' was printed in the center of the card. This card was hand colored.
Christmas Card
Though I think this card is very pretty, it was too expensive for me. But I can still buy some distinctive and colorful cards and send them to my friends. Now these cards have various patterns, so I have many options. Moreover, I will write some greeting words in my own handwriting. And then this card will be filled with my blessings and sincerity. This year I will choose an exquisite card for my younger sister who studies in Paris. She will not come back to enjoy Christmas with us, but I wish she will enjoy this festival as well. She is good at cooking, so she will absolutely make delicious food for herself.
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