I was looking through some of the old magazines that I have saved over the years and came across this one....
And I found this article that I thought I would share with you....
This is the history of the Christmas Card....
Please ENLARGE so you can read.....
Last year, Joe bought Christmas cards at Wegman's Grocery Store.
They were originally $16.00....
They were 50 cents a box!!
That is 96% off!!!!
What a deal!! I now have enough Christmas cards to last us for several years. I sent out about 65 cards each season and I keep picking them up on Clearance...I was sent this a few years ago and I loved it so I thought I would share it with you:
Merry Christmas
" I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book
and every year at Christmas time, I go and take a look.
And that is when I realize that these names are a part , not of
the book they're written in, but of my very own heart.
For once, you've met somebody, the years cannot erase
the memory of a pleasant word or smiling, friendly face.
So never think my Christmas cards are just a mere routine
of names upon a Christmas List forgotten in between.
For when I send a Christmas Card that is addressed to you,
it's because you're on that list of folks that I'm indebted to.
And every year when Christmas comes, I realize anew,
One of the biggest gifts Life can give is meeting Folks like you!
And may the Spirit of Christmas that forever and ever endures
leave it's richest Blessings in the heart of YOU AND YOURS!! "
Anonymous
This was printed on Christmas computer paper with a matching envelope.
Another alternative to the traditional Christmas card!
It might be an idea for Christmas 2013.....
I want to THANK all my fellow Bloggers who are joining in on The Celebration of Christmas in July here at A Debbie-Dabble Christmas!
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Hugs,
Debbie
Thanks so much for stopping by today and every day that you take the time to visit with me!
Hugs,
Debbie