How was the first christmas card developed, when and why?

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The first Christmas card was developed by Sir Henry Cole, a British civil servant and inventor, in 1843. Cole had written a large number of Christmas letters that year and found that he did not have the time to write individual letters to all his friends and family. He approached his friend, the artist John Horsley, to help him create a card that could be used to convey a Christmas greeting to multiple recipients.

The Christmas card that they created featured a festive design with images of a family enjoying a holiday feast and a message that read "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You." The card also included space for a personal message to be written by the sender.

The first Christmas card was commercially produced and sold for a shilling each. The idea quickly caught on and the practice of sending Christmas cards became popular in Britain and eventually spread to other countries around the world.

The Christmas card was developed as a way for people to spread holiday cheer and good wishes to their loved ones, friends, and acquaintances. It provided a convenient and cost-effective way to send a thoughtful message during the festive season.