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Putting it on paper

Social media and email mailing lists make it quick and easy to share holiday greetings today. For a century and a half before the emergence of the Internet, however, we relied on printed Christmas cards and even postcards for sharing best wishes with others. The ritual of writing out cards, addressi

By Veronica Reiner

Last updated on May 03, 23

Posted on Dec 20, 18

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Putting it on paper
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Veronica Reiner is a former journalist / photographer at The Observer.

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