First Commercial Christmas Card Commissioned
Poet involved
What happened
In 1843, Sir Henry Cole commissioned one of the first commercial Christmas cards, marking the beginning of a new seasonal consumer tradition. This initiative helped popularize the practice of sending holiday greetings, transforming Christmas into a more commercialized and widely celebrated occasion. The card's success paved the way for the modern greeting card industry, influencing how people connect and share sentiments during the festive season.
Literary impact
The commissioning of the first commercial Christmas card in 1843 connected print and sentiment, influencing poets like Christina Rossetti and Robert Louis Stevenson to explore themes of family and seasonal joy. This cultural phenomenon reinforced the Victorian tradition of domestic poetry.
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