The first Christmas card with the words “A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to You.” [Image: John Callcott Horsley/ Wikimedia Commons] BY The Conversation ...

A Christmas card exchange that started as a joke in 1969 between a woman in Manitoba and her brother in B.C. has turned into a tradition that has spanned more than five decades.

The custom of mailing printed Christmas cards in the 19th century was a product of the industrial revolution. It was influenced by older British holiday traditions − some entirely fictional.

Christmas cards were originally meant to save time, but somewhere along the way, that changed Natalie Stechyson · CBC News · Posted: Nov 19, 2024 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: November 19, 2024 ...

Season's greetings for everyone on your list. When writing your Christmas cards, a general rule of thumb is to keep your message appropriate to the recipient. Show friends you care with a ...