The first Christmas card was not sent out until 1843, and its message from its creator, Henry Cole, and his illustrator, John Calicott, was simple and to the point, “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ...

Most people treat old holiday mail like clutter, but a surprising number of antique Christmas cards are edging into serious collectible territory. The right mix of age, artwork, and condition can turn ...

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