Christmas Card Day
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Overview
Christmas Card Day, observed annually on December 9th, commemorates the tradition of sending holiday greetings to friends and family. It marks the day in 1843 when Sir Henry Cole commissioned the very first commercial Christmas card, initiating a beloved custom that continues to thrive.
Observed each year on December 9, Christmas Card Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.
Origin and story
The first Christmas card was created in 1843 by John Calcott Horsley for Sir Henry Cole in London.
Only 1,000 of the original Christmas cards were printed, and they depicted a family toasting, alongside scenes of charity.
Quick facts
- DateDecember 9
- TypeKindness / Community
- Great forCommunity groups, Friends, Coworkers
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Ways to celebrate
- Write a note or journal entry on why Christmas Card Day matters, then set a reminder for next year.
- Do one small favor quietly for a friend or coworker.
- Share one fast fact about Christmas Card Day: The first Christmas card was created in 1843 by John Calcott Horsley for Sir Henry Cole in London.
- Christmas Card Day lands on December 9 — host a quick nod with Community groups, Friends and snap a photo.
- Share a feel-good story tied to the observance.
Fun facts
- The first Christmas card was created in 1843 by John Calcott Horsley for Sir Henry Cole in London.
- Only 1,000 of the original Christmas cards were printed, and they depicted a family toasting, alongside scenes of charity.
- Early Christmas cards in the Victorian era often featured spring flowers or other non-winter scenes, as they were also used to send greetings throughout the year.
- The 'penny post' system in the UK made it affordable for people to send Christmas cards, significantly boosting their popularity.
- Louis Prang, a Prussian immigrant, is credited with popularizing Christmas cards in America during the 1870s.
- Despite digital communication, billions of Christmas cards are still exchanged globally each year.
Sources and attribution
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FAQ
- When is Christmas Card Day?
- It is observed on December 9 each year.
- What is Christmas Card Day?
- Christmas Card Day, observed annually on December 9th, commemorates the tradition of sending holiday greetings to friends and family. It marks the day in 1843 when Sir Henry Cole commissioned the very first commercial Christmas card, initiating a beloved custom that continues to thrive.
- How do people celebrate Christmas Card Day?
- Write a note or journal entry on why Christmas Card Day matters, then set a reminder for next year.
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