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Making a Parol: A Filipino Christmas Tradition

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 at 8:11 am

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Christmas in Italy-Traditions, Food, and Festivals

Sunday, February 27th, 2011 at 9:50 pm

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Christmas Cards Are Part of Christmas – Keep the Tradition Alive

Sunday, September 5th, 2010 at 6:46 am

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Everyone loves to get Christmas Cards. A real Christmas card is the only way to truly show people you care at Christmas, especially when you can't be there with them during the Christmas period. Many people resort to just the sending of an e-mail at Christmas but it is not the same as opening that envelope and finding that beautifully planned Christmas card inside. Give your friend's family and even business associates the gift of having a real card this year. Many traditions are going by the wayside don't let the Christmas card disappear as well.

Sending Christmas cards does not have to be a task. There are so many alternatives now to choose from and you can select the kind of Christmas cards you want based on the intended recipients. Real Christmas cards let people know that you care and have taken the time to remember them, and Christmas is one of those very important times of the year when everyone is generally thinking of family and friends.

Christmas cards are a special kind of gift and you can send them without having to use your life savings to do so. Sending a fun Christmas card or a personalized card is a very effective and affordable way for you to stay in touch with your family, friends, colleagues and business associates. Christmas cards are a special holiday greeting to remind people of you and to show that you have not forgotten them. Choose the type of card you want and have them printed and specialized for you.

The giving of a Christmas card is symbolic of showing those you care about or have dealings with that they have given meaning to your life over the last year and you give the card as a sign that they are remembered and valued for what they have brought to your life over the year gone by. That does not mean to say you can only send cards to friends and family, business dealings also affect your life and give meaning and you should not ignore your business associates - of course you don't need to send them a mushy Christmas card!

You don't have to spend hours in the card section of your local store any longer you can find your Christmas cards online. When you try to find Christmas cards at a store you often find you can not find the card that says the things you want it to say. Now you are able to order your own personalized Christmas cards online and you will be able to express your thoughts and feelings.

Here are some useful tips to deciding on what kind of card you will send:

Personalized Christmas Cards:

Include personal information relative either to yourself or your business that ensures you can send the card to anyone but that they will know it relates to you and you took the time and effort to plan the card especially for the people you know. Generally personal information or details about your family should only be used for family Christmas cards and not business Christmas cards.

religious Christmas cards

When you are not sure of the religious convictions of the people you are sending the cards to then make sure your card is not specific to any one religion. This is important when you are sending cards that will be to friends and family but even more important if you are planning to send religious cards as business Christmas cards. Perhaps in this case it may be better to stick to classic Christmas cards and put your personal annotations in for each person you are sending the card to.

Business Christmas Cards

For purely business Christmas cards you want to ensure that the card reflects the theme of your business and your appreciation for the dealings you have had with the businesses you will send cards to. When you can personalize the cards themselves to reflect your business this makes a big impact on your business associates or suppliers. Sending them personalized business Christmas cards shows your gratitude to them for their contribution to your business and your value of the business relationship with them. We have all had business Christmas cards that are generic and boring and often not signed personally, don't become one of those businesses make a real plan for your Christmas cards this year.

Whatever type of Christmas card you are planning to send this year, make sure that you plan for the time available. Christmas seems to come around faster and faster and the appreciation your family, friends and business associates will feel from receiving a card from you or your business will be much appreciated. Don't leave it too late. There are online Christmas card facilities to allow you to pick all the details you would want to have for your own Christmas cards and a variety of tips and hints for ensuring you get the best choice for your money. Take a look it is much easier than you think.

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Christmas Cards: a Historical Look at a Popular Tradition

Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 6:55 am

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Almost all of us have, at one time or another, sent or received a Christmas card. These printed holiday greetings are a mainstay of the Christmas season in the United States and many other countries around the world. But did you ever stop to wonder how this tradition got started? Who sent the first Christmas card?

Most historians trace the origins of Christmas cards back to the year 1843 in London, England. During the mid-19th century in Britain, it was customary to send hand written greetings to one's friends and relatives, wishing them a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. In 1843, one Englishman, Sir Henry Cole, decided he was far too busy to take the time to personally write these notes. So instead, he commissioned his friend, John Callcott Horsley, also an artist, to paint some cards with a Christmas scene of merriment and a banner with a holiday greeting. Sir Henry's idea was to save time by just signing and sending the cards. However, as the story goes, Mr. Horsley may have depicted too much merriment, as it appeared a number of children were enjoying a glass of wine in the painted scene. Sir Henry Cole, embarrassed by the resulting scandal and controversy, only sent out a few Christmas cards in subsequent years.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Kate Greenaway, a children's writer and illustrator in London, developed the idea of preprinted Christmas cards. Ms. Greenway was much more sensitive to the "appropriate content" of the day, and her cards quickly grew in popularity.

Up until this time, all Christmas cards sent in the U.S. were imported from England. In 1874, an American lithograph printer, Louis Prang, began printing Christmas cards to sell in the U.S. Because of this, Mr. Prang is sometimes referred to as the "father of the American Christmas card." Mr. Prang's cards featured snow scenes, flowers, birds, burning fireplaces, and most of all children playing with toys. Today some of his intricate designs are favored by collectors.

The business of printing Christmas cards soon became the mainstay of stationary manufacturers and specialty printers. Designs often followed the historical times. During both World War I and World War II the themes became very patriotic. The 1950's brought a mix of nostalgic, sentimental, and religious themes. Some other, more risque cards produced during that time suggest the changing of attitudes during that decade.

In the last decade, the United States has begun to see a decline in the volume of cards being sent. To some extent, this is blamed on improvements in technology and instant communication. With the advent of the internet, many people now choose to send free e-cards instead of mailing a paper greeting card. Better telephone communication has also played a roll, as most people now have cell phones that offer them very inexpensive rates and free long distance.

Even with the decline in recent years, the U.S. Census Bureau still estimates that nearly 2 billion Christmas cards are sent in the United States each year. Little did Sir Henry Cole know, he was on to something great. From its humble beginnings in mid-19th century London, the Christmas card industry has blossomed into a multi-billion dollar giant that will surely continue to grow and evolve in the future.

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