December 17, 2011 “The first Christmas card was privately printed in London in 1843. As the exchange of Christmas cards grew in popularity, commercial production became widespread in Europe and America, providing customers with thousands of images from which to choose.” -The Metropolitan Museum of Art Also in 1843, Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol which was first […]
Letters to Santa
December 19, 2010 Santa Claus exists inside each of us. As a symbol of the season, he represents humanity’s basic generous nature. OPERATION SANTA CLAUS and BeAnElf.org receive handwritten letters from children in need. This year, the children s letters are like prayers for necessities. They are asking for warm clothing and basics like shoes and blankets. […]