Victorian Christmas Cards (tto)

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

Roughly how many Christmas cards are sent in the UK every year?

What was the first commercially produced Christmas card like?

1843: First Commercial Christmas Card

How much did sending Christmas cards cost when they were first introduced?

How many cards could a single person send in Victorian England?

Victorian era (1837-1901)

Queen Victoria 1819-1901

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.
• Often included moral lessons or warnings.

Now

• Design your own Christmas card on the card provided.
• Include:

1. An animal creepy figure doing something bizarre.
2. Something funny/creepy.
3. A Christmas wish.

• Be creative and have fun!