German christmas cards

1950s Hallmark Christmas card. This one has acetate windows... I need to take a new photo that shows the light coming through the windows.

How Christmas is celebrated in Germany! Many of Germany's wonderful Christmas traditions have found their way into America's traditions.

A never ending celebration of monsters.

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Christmas is a truly magical time of the year in Germany. If you're dreaming of visiting a German Christmas market, interested in German Christmas traditions, or just want to learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in German, you've come to the right place!

German Merry Christmas letterpressed card by concreteLace on Etsy, $5.75

Swedish Christmas card

Today I am posting just some of the fabulous Christmas designs spotted at Paperchase. I especially loved the inventiveness in these graphic tree designs used on wrapping paper, cards, and tags. Other highlights include stylised watercolour trees in various shades of green and turquoise and a highly detailed decorative deer. I took these snaps at Paperchase's main flagship store in London's Tottenham Court Road but most of these items can be seen in local branches and online here.

Carl Krenek - Christmas Card - 1912 - Met Museum