The history behind Easter postcards

Easter is around the corner and there is much to learn about the tradition of sending cards at this time. There are also lots of links like this one where you can see some beautiful vintage Easter postcards.  What about you? Do you send postcards or other types of written greetings at this time? What images are usually depicted on them in your culture?  Is it the Easter bunny?  Why not post a comment with your family's tradition or the tradition in your country.  We'd love to hear from you.

Happy Mardi Gras

Happy Mardi Gras to postcrossers everywhere! 

 If you like Mardi Gras, costumes, and postcards, then the New Orleans Mardi Gras Postcard Museum is the place for you.  Of course, New Orleans is the home of Mardi Gras in the USA and their museum boasts postcards over 100 years old.  Go to the Exhibit link to see their wonderful collection.

  You can also read the article (more advanced English)"LIfe of a Postcard".

Merry Christmas!

A very Merry Christmas to postcrossers everywhere!. 

 Ever wondered about the first Christmas card?  Why do we say "Merry" Christmas?

It was made in London in 1843.  You can read about it and watch a video  HERE  and discover some truly amazing facts:

- what the center and side scenes represented

- how the color images were produced

- why the card was so controversial (the answer lies in the children in the image...can you see it?)

- who commissioned the card and why