The first Christmas card was designed in 1843. It was a simple illustration with a seasonal greeting. The first cards were expensive, but by the late Victorian period Christmas cards became more ...

Christmas cards originated in the 1840s, following the success of Valentines, which had initiated the commercial manufacture of seasonal cards. By the end of the century, Christmas cards had become an ...

Here are a few Victorian paper crafts to try this Christmas, from greetings cards to decorations and games. No one’s 20s and 30s look the same. You might be saving for a mortgage or just ...