Christmas cards form an important part of Christmas celebrations all over the world. Cards for Christmas can be in the form of e-cards, paper cards, or personalized talking cards that contain a special personal message by the sender.
History of Christmas Cards:
The first Christmas greeting card was sold in London in the year 1843. Louis Prang, a German immigrant in London, was the first one to begin printing Christmas cards in the United States in 1874. With it began the practice of sending Christmas cards to friends and folks.
Christmas cards are one of the best ways to connect with your loved ones. If you are staying away from home, and cannot go home this year for Christmas, do not feel sad. You can still reach out to your dear ones through Christmas cards that show how much you care for them and share with them the little joys of life.
Christmas cards are also sent to acquaintances, teachers, batch mates, co-workers, clients, business associates, and your boss. You can wish them merry Christmas with a lovely Christmas card and arrange for a Christmas party or go out with your workmates for a Christmas outing.
Dominant Colors for Christmas Cards:
Red, green, and white are the predominant colors of the Christmas season. Red, the color represents fire, blood, and charity. Green is the symbol of nature, youth, and vibrancy. The color white represents hope for eternal life. Christmas is the feast of hope, and centers on Baby Jesus. White also stands for purity, light, joy, and glory. These three colors are used extensively in Christmas cards.
Popular Themes for Christmas Cards:
Some of the dominant themes of Christmas cards are Santa Claus, Holly, Christmas carols, candles, stockings, winter season, reindeer, cakes, gifts and invitations.
Carols are common themes for Christmas cards. Carol which is a joyous narrative is used for expressing the spirit of joy for the season. While most Christmas carols are on the themes of Old Saint Nicholas, the town of Bethlehem, holy night, and the glory of Christ, others are on the Christmas tree, bells, angels, enjoyment, gifts, winter, and celebration of Christmas. The idea is to create a festive mood and make every one a part of the Christmas celebrations. Some of the Christmas carols that are frequently used in Christmas cards are Christmas Time is Here, Do You Hear What I Hear, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen; Good King Wenceslas, Frosty The Snowman, Jingle Bells, Silent Night Holy Night, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Holly Jolly Christmas, Here Comes Santa Claus, Silver Bells, The Wassail Song, Sweet Little Jesus Boy, Three Kings Of Orient, and Twelve Days Of Christmas.
Saint Nicholas in Christmas Cards:
Santa Claus or Saint Nicholas, a prominent theme of Christmas cards is always seen with a sack of gifts and a few gifts. He represents the theme of prosperity, joy, and wish fulfillment in Christmas. While children all over the world hang stockings in the hope of getting gifts from their dear Santa, the idea also find a place in many Christmas cards. Santa Claus is sometimes the angel who fulfills all our dreams. Children wish each other happiness and joy for the season. Sometimes, Christmas cards on Saint Nicholas themes are sent to parents, uncles, aunts, and grandparents by children. The recipient for them is Santa in disguise, in terms of goodness of soul. Kids want to thank them for being the Santa in their lives, who fulfilled all their demands, made all their dreams come true and taught them to be good.
Winter Season in Christmas Cards:
The winter season with snow flakes, sledge rides, snow man, reindeer and penguins is another popular theme for many Christmas cards. In some cards, the theme is the beauty of winter with snow flakes falling all over. Silent night with twinkling stars is another well known Christmas theme. It is a mingling of the religious theme with the romantic theme. The idea is to portray the story of the three kings, the guiding stars and the birth of the holy soul. It also brings the concept of togetherness and warmth, enjoying the cozy moments beside fireside. This kind of theme is mostly used in movie cards or flash cards which contains a story through a series of incidents. You can send this kind of Christmas theme cards to your beloved and dear ones.
Winter activities like ice skating, building ice castles, making snow angels are also popular themes for Christmas cards. People like to make the most of their winter season by going for skiing or enjoying snow ball fight with friends and family.
Reindeers and sledge cars in Christmas cards:
Reindeers and sledge cars are old favorites for Christmas cards. Both represent the traditional spirit of Christmas. People love to receive Christmas cards with pictures of a beautiful reindeer or kids riding on a sledge car. These are especially suited for people who love to cherish the nostalgia of having gone to a sledge ride with a friend or a family member.
Invitation and Gift Themes in Christmas Cards:
Invitation and gift theme is one of the most commonly used Christmas card themes. Images of oven baked cookies, candies, and sweets project the idea of Christmas dinners and invitation. Gifts project the theme of celebration and sharing, which is one of the most important Christmas celebrations. These Christmas cards are sent to friends, relatives, neighbors, acquaintances, colleagues, and business associates.
Personalized cards for Christmas:
You can also add a personalized touch to your Christmas e-card. This can be done by uploading photographs, audio or video clips, and personalized messages. Personalized cards for Christmas can also be in the forma of do-it-yourself cards that can be created or painted online and then uploaded with a personal message.
Penguins and snow men are top themes for the current year. Game cards and do-it-yourself cards are among the preferred choices for Christmas cards. The users are supposed to click on penguins or snow men to play games. These cards are a hit with youngsters in their pre-teen, teen, and tween years.
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