Christmas Card History and Tree Traditions
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When was the first commercial Christmas card produced?

  • 1843 (correct)
  • 1860's
  • 1880's
  • Roman times
  • Who is said to be the founder of the American Christmas card?

  • Louis Prang (correct)
  • William Prang
  • John Prang
  • David Prang
  • What was invented in the 1880's to try and stop some of the damage being caused to real trees?

  • Artificial trees (correct)
  • Fake snow
  • Plastic decorations
  • Tinsel
  • Study Notes

    • The first commercial Christmas card was produced in England in 1843
    • The first Christmas card as we know it came into being in the 1860's
    • The founder of the American Christmas card is said to be Louis Prang of Boston
    • The popularity of Christmas cards grew in the 1880's and many prominent artists of the time had their work reproduced in this form
    • The tradition of decorating a tree to mark winter celebrations dates back hundreds of years to Roman times
    • Artificial trees were invented in the 1880's in a bid to try and stop some of the damage being caused to real trees due to people lopping the tip off large trees
    • Laws had to be brought in to prevent people having more than one tree in Germany.

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    Test your knowledge of the history and traditions surrounding Christmas cards and tree decorations. Explore the origins, developments, and influential figures associated with these festive customs.

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