This card was sent in 1912. I wonder if it wasn't originally intended as a New Year's card, because the lucky four-leaf clover, bags of money, and champagne seem better suited for good luck in the New Year than for Christmas.
A bit late for checking in from last Friday's PFF, but wanted to see all the cards! I'm intrigued that the X is used in Xmas - I thought that was a modern, short cut to everything development. Guess not!
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I love antique postcards because they preserve evidence of everyday life as well as celebrations and sad events. Looking at an old postcard is like holding a single piece of a puzzle; we have to imagine the rest.
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You may be right... I find that in cards of that era also. I have wondered if they sent one card for both occasions. Love the children. TFS
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That was my thought too! It's certainly chock full of New Year's symbols.It's just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have quite a few Christmas postcards with the same models and with greetings in different languages.
ReplyDeleteInteresting postcard. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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With the four leaf clover I think it could sub for a early St. Paddy's Day as well! Here's wishing you the luck of the Season!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great postcard! I'd love to get one of those for my collection =)
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Thank you for your kindness to translate the letter from Christkind !
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you !!!
Lay Hoon, you're so welcome...glad to do it.
ReplyDeleteA bit late for checking in from last Friday's PFF, but wanted to see all the cards! I'm intrigued that the X is used in Xmas - I thought that was a modern, short cut to everything development. Guess not!
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