Victorian Christmas Cards (tto)

Victorian era (1837-1901)
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Victorian era (1837-1901)

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Queen Victoria 1819-1901

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1843: First Commercial Christmas Card

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Bizarre Christmas Cards
  • In 1885, Louis Prang and other Victorian artists started creating Christmas cards with strange and unusual designs, often adding a spooky twist to the holiday greetings.
  • Although the Victorian Age was known for its strict social rules, many Victorians enjoyed the weird, silly, and even creepy side of things—especially during the holidays.

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  • Design your own Christmas card on the card provided.
  • Include:
  1. An animal doing something bizarre.
  2. Something funny/creepy.
  3. A Christmas wish.
  • Be creative and have fun!

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