Growing up, Christmas cards were a very important part of the holidays. At the time our mail was delivered twice a day and close to Christmas that included Sundays! If the card was addressed to Mr and Mrs and Family one of us kids got to open the card. After the card was opened and passed around to be admired, it was added to the burgundy tray on an end table. The tray was similar to the one above but also had gold fruit on the edge. As the number of cards increased they were placed between the books in the living room bookcase with the fronts facing out. I know Mom sent out cards every year to all of their friends and family.
When I had my own home, I followed the same tradition, even keeping a list of who we received cards from every year so I wouldn't forget someone. In several of our homes we had louvered doors in a dining room or hall. Our cards were slid into the louvers for display. Other times we taped a ribbon to the top of a door and stapled the cards to the ribbon.
Now that we use social media, I send out fewer cards but there are still some long time friends that I send a card. Some years I have done a newsletter and some years not.
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victoriasatticca via google images,
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