Friday, December 18, 2009

Merry Xmas


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.
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9 comments:

  1. LyneenDecember 17, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    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
    PFF

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  2. Marie ReedDecember 18, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    That was my thought too! It's certainly chock full of New Year's symbols.It's just beautiful!

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  3. PostcardyDecember 18, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    I have quite a few Christmas postcards with the same models and with greetings in different languages.

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  4. papel1December 18, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Interesting postcard. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
    Judy

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  5. steviewrenDecember 18, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    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!

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  6. Four-eyed-missyDecember 19, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    That's a great postcard! I'd love to get one of those for my collection =)



    Postcards Crossing

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  7. MescrapDecember 20, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Thank you for your kindness to translate the letter from Christkind !

    Thank you thank you !!!

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  8. Christine H.December 20, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Lay Hoon, you're so welcome...glad to do it.

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  9. MaryDecember 22, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    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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