The Tradition of Holiday Greeting Cards

Many people enjoy receiving Christmas greeting cards during the holidays, but have you ever stopped to wonder how the tradition of sending Christmas cards began? Sir Henry Cole, a British inventor and civil servant, produced the first commercial holiday cards in 1843. He commissioned an artist named John Horsley to illustrate them, and Cole obliged... [Read more]

12 Pieces of Christmas Trivia

1. In 1836, Alabama became the first state to recognize December 25 as a legal holiday. It didn’t become a federal holiday until 1870. 2. Because Christmas trees used to be decorated with real candles, people used to keep water-filled containers near their Christmas tree. 3. Workers in the construction industry are responsible for the tradition... [Read more]

Christmas Customs Around The World

Article by Cherry In many countries of the world, people will purchase all kinds of Christmas gifts and food before the celebration of Christmas on December 25th, whether in the store or the mall are decorated on the colored lights and shiny decorations, especially the Christmas trees which will be decorated with lights and Christmas ornaments. Many... [Read more]