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Use Kerr's extra six cord spool cotton. Kerr & Co. wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

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Use Kerr's extra six cord spool cotton. Kerr & Co. wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

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Select and send a Christmas postcard - to express your love and affection. Enjoy the creative process of designing and writing a personalized message on the card! Many people send or collect Christmas ephemera as a way of preserving memories of past Christmases, or as a way of appreciating the design and artistry that goes into creating these items. Others may simply enjoy using these items to add a festive touch to their home during the holiday season. You too can order postcards right here - click Order Print and choose Card, and then, choose how you like it - with or without an envelope.

New Year's celebrations have a long history dating back to ancient civilizations. The earliest recorded New Year's celebration is believed to have been held by the ancient Babylonians around 2000 BCE. They held a celebration called Akitu, which lasted for 11 days and marked the beginning of the new year, the return of the goddess Ishtar, and the re-creation of the world. The ancient Romans also celebrated the new year, although their calendar was different from the one we use today. The Roman calendar originally began on March 1, and the new year was celebrated on the vernal equinox, which is the first day of spring. The Roman calendar was later changed by Julius Caesar to begin on January 1, and this change was eventually adopted by most Western civilizations. New Year's celebrations have been held on January 1 in many cultures around the world, including in Western Europe, the Americas, and Asia. In many cultures, New Year's is a time for people to reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the new year. It is also a time for celebration, with parties, fireworks, and other festive events. In modern times, New Year's celebrations continue to be a popular way to mark the start of a new year and to look forward to the future with hope and optimism. While both Christmas and New Year holidays are times for celebration, they have different origins and traditions. New Year's Day is a secular holiday that is celebrated around the world, while Christmas is a religious holiday that is primarily celebrated by Christians.

Trade cards were one of the most prevalent forms of advertising in the U.S. from around 1875 to 1900. They had their origin in England in the 1700s with tradesmen advertising their wares. The advent of lithography in the 1870s made it possible to mass-produce them in color. The Philadelphia 1876 Centennial Exhibition sparked the beginning, as many were passed out at that event.

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1870 - 1900
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Boston Public Library
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