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There isn't any symbolism associated with cards - they began and remain a written form of holiday greeting.
A civil servant with a strong interest in art and design, Henry Cole (1808-1882) began his career in the Public Records Office in London at the age of 15. Here he played a key role in organizing Britain's national archives. While assistant to Sir Rowland Hill, Cole was instrumental in reforming the Penny Post (British postal service) and in introducing the first adhesive postage stamp known as the "Penny Black".
When Cole found he did not have time to send personal Christmas letters one year, he approached friend and artist John Callcott Horsley and commissioned Horsley to illustrate a Christmas greeting card.
In 1843, Cole's cards, featuring Horsley's illustration, were printed in lithograph form and then colored by hand. 1,000 cards were initially printed featuring the sentiment, "A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year To You." After addressing cards to his friends and family, the remaining cards were sold for sixpence each, thus becoming the first commercial Christmas cards.
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Where can I find Christmas cards information?
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/Christmas-cards This will directly lead you to shutterfly's Christmas card section where you can order online a lot of Christmas cards.
What can you do with old Christmas cards?
you can make old christmas cards into pumpkins
What is Designer Christmas cards?
Designer Christmas cards is a company which includes designer Christmas cards, company Christmas cards, corporate Christmas cards, charity company xmas cads and Christmas card printers at the very best prices from Printed-Charity-Christmas-Cards.co.UK. view for more information :- http://www.printed-charity-Christmas-cards.co.UK
What is the idea behind Art movement Symbolism?
to express your self and to show how useful symbolism can be
What type of card are Christmas cards made from?
In terms of card type, Christmas cards are generally printed on photo card stock or paper card stock. Cards on photo card stock are typically called "Christmas photo cards" or "holiday photo cards" and are digitally printed onto photographic paper just like a photograph. These Christmas photo cards are available as flat cards or foldover cards. Cards on paper card stock are called simply "Christmas cards" and are printed on thick paper stock. Christmas cards that have photos (usually a family photo) printed onto them are called "photo Christmas cards" or "photo holiday cards". Originally, Christmas cards were available only as foldover cards or greeting cards. Now, Christmas cards are available as flat cards as well as a multitude of folded cards.
Where can I buy western christmas cards?
Yes, you can find western Christmas cards at stonehousecollections.com. This sites has a variety of cards including western Christmas cards. You can also personalized your own card. http://www.stonehousecollection.com/cards/western-christmas-cards.html
How did the railway help Christmas cards?
how did the building of the railway help christmas cards
When did Christmas cards start?
Well Christmas cards were first invented in 2011
How are Christmas cards associated with Christmas?
Christmas cards have nothing to with the holiday but,,, it's just a friendly way to say "merry Christmas"
Where can you purchase some Christmas cards?
One may purchase Christmas cards at Hallmark and Carlton Cards. Both offer a variety of 99 cent cards, theme packs and premium style Christmas cards.
What is the symbolism behind an axe tattoo?
destruction and creation
Where can one buy charity Christmas cards?
There are many online websites that sell charity Christmas cards. The best website that you should check out is Cards That Give. They have a variety of charity Christmas cards.
