Christmas 2022: Christmas is one such festival which is celebrated simultaneously all over the world on a large scale. This festival gives the message of peace, love and unity. It is believed that Lord Jesus was born on 25 December, so this festival is celebrated every year on this day.
There are many beliefs and traditions associated with Christmas, which make it special, such as the Christmas tree, Santa Claus, and Christmas cards. On this occasion, people hug each other and wish them a Merry Christmas. There is a tradition of sending greetings through Christmas cards to friends and relatives who are far away. Special types of Christmas cards are used for this. The history of Christmas cards is also very old. Know further the special things related to Christmas cards…
How did the tradition of Christmas cards come about?
According to the information received, the first Christmas card was sent by William Angle in 1842, because it was the occasion of Christmas. That’s why it is considered the first Christmas card. In this card people were shown wishing for the health of their friends. The card read: Merry Christmas to the friends of William Engle. This way of wishing through cards was a new tradition at that time.
Queen Victoria made a royal Christmas card
When Queen Victoria came to know about the Christmas card, she ordered it to be seen. No one had ever given such a card to anyone before. Impressed by the card, Queen Victoria commissioned her painter, Dobson, to create a royal Christmas card, and thus began Christmas cards. A Christmas greeting card is still kept in the British Museum, Happy Christmas to you is written on it. Obviously this card must have been printed and prepared to be sent in response to a message.
That’s why Christmas card is special
Christmas cards are just like normal greetings cards, but a few things make them special. Lord Jesus, Santa Claus, snow fall, Christmas tree, Christmas ball, Christmas bell, etc. are special things on these cards. Also a lovely greeting message is written on it which expresses your feelings. Reading this message awakens a sense of belonging in the minds of your friends and relatives.
