The Christmas Card Anticipates a Century of Cheer
A historical note traces the Christmas card from Henry Cole in 1848 England to its US spread. It recounts Horsley’s design, the first holiday image, and the motto A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. It notes mass production by greeting card firms and contributions from artists and writers.
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Henry Cole
England
Prince Jaebert
Queen Victoria
United States
Idea
States
Cole
Albany
New’ York
Dry Goodamer Arts
Alchant
R. J
Christmas Eve Candles and Irish Legend Across Homes
A fragment explains Christmas Eve candles spread widely, tied to an Irish legend of a Mary who could snuff out the candle. It notes the Christ Child Candle lit in windows to guide an earthly visitation and to atone for the inn’s lack of room on his birth night.
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Ireland
Mary
Jesus
Joseph
Palestine
Holy Isle
Europe
Grand Moore’s Poem Reimagines Santa Claus’s Young Heart
Fragmentary text references a Grand Moore poem titled A Vii ristmi 8 hit Nickolas and a 1868 line about Santa Claus. It hints at cartoons and a New York City setting with themes of youth and wonder, recalling Santa’s drawing board origin for children.
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Grand Moore
Nickolas
Oschard
Thor An Nas i Nast
Santa Claus
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