tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post4413210726318118206..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: A History of Christmas CardsCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-86549895751165863872011-12-15T15:48:40.463-06:002011-12-15T15:48:40.463-06:00Anna Kathryn - I loved your post, but have had the...Anna Kathryn - I loved your post, but have had the darndest time trying to comment on it. But I persevered!<br /><br />Anyway, for me Christmas Cards is a tradition that I cannot let fall by the wayside. There is nothing like getting 'real' mail, a letter or handwritten card -- especially during the holidays. To know that someone took the time to take pen in hand and write you. I like looking at the stamps, too! And from the cards and letters that have been saved and passed down to me from four generations, I think this tradition is in my blood. :)<br /><br />I still love sending and receiving them (now from all over the world!). For me, it's the next best thing to getting an in-person smile and hug. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing the history of Christmas Cards with us. ~ AshleyAshley Kath-Bilskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073164133698225798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-20313676790715649412011-12-15T08:54:15.322-06:002011-12-15T08:54:15.322-06:00I used to write long letters to include in our car...I used to write long letters to include in our cards. Over the years, the letters have gotten shorter, and the cards mailed later. This is the latest I've ever mailed them and I am still addressing them. Sigh. Thanks for the info on Christmas cards.Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-9660667799931916032011-12-15T08:03:54.254-06:002011-12-15T08:03:54.254-06:00I own several vintage Christmas and Valentine'...I own several vintage Christmas and Valentine's cards--gifts from a friend who once owned an antique store. These make pretty pictures to hang on the wall--a cut-out style format one a special one, with a vintage-looking frame--Go to Hobby Lobby!--and you have a wonderful treat for yourself...or as a gift.<br />I enjoyed this so much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-43915220758529983592011-12-14T20:18:20.122-06:002011-12-14T20:18:20.122-06:00Hi, ya'll! I love Christmas cards, getting the...Hi, ya'll! I love Christmas cards, getting them and sending them. Oh, Susan, I do address labels. And I've done letters in the past, but am too lazy. For the past few years, our cards have been pics of the grandkids.Anna Kathryn Lanierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10607469543348819190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-78959291252770861662011-12-14T12:13:31.381-06:002011-12-14T12:13:31.381-06:00Great post! I'm one of those who hates sending...Great post! I'm one of those who hates sending Christmas cards and puts it off as long as I can. I also keep my list as small as possible to prevent hand cramping. lolSusan Macateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-41448494915576100312011-12-14T12:11:47.169-06:002011-12-14T12:11:47.169-06:00Hi Anna,
Loved the photos of the old-fashioned Ch...Hi Anna,<br /><br />Loved the photos of the old-fashioned Christmas cards. Loved that the postmaster had to hire 16 extra employees.Kathy Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996558118761118634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-70658247907724090932011-12-14T12:03:55.922-06:002011-12-14T12:03:55.922-06:00I used to send Christmas letters from a mountain w...I used to send Christmas letters from a mountain woman and they seemed to be well-received. I love to tape them to the back of one of the doors to be enjoyed for the season. Have a great reduction in cards this year. Guess people are too busy or the cost is too high.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you all.Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-91944751526844668242011-12-14T09:18:30.048-06:002011-12-14T09:18:30.048-06:00Fun information about Christmas cards.
I have al...Fun information about Christmas cards. <br /><br />I have always written a Christmas letter, the first ones allowed me to use my writing creativity composing poems about our year, and now they're still about our year but not so creative as I have other endeavors that need my creative wit. <br /><br />One year, I even drew and had printed my own cards with pigs and porcupines. Christmas cards are fun!Paty Jagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03257614436422105729noreply@blogger.com