Bizarre Vintage Christmas Cards From the Early 20th Century

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The holiday season is often a time for comparing the number of cards received among friends. Nowadays, these cards typically feature charming and quaint designs, but historically, they were quite peculiar.

To people from earlier times, our current fascination with robins, carol singers, and snowy scenes might appear as strange as their cards seem to us. However, tastes and traditions evolve over time, and the past is a distinct realm with its own unique customs.

h/t: vintag.es

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