'John Calcott Horsley invented the Christmas card! The first Christmas card was created and sent in 1843. Sir Henry Cole, was the friend who gave him the idea!

As wealthy British businessman, he wanted a card he could proudly send to friends and professional acquaintances to wish them a "Merry Christmas."

The card depicted a typical English family enjoying the holiday, and people performing acts of charity. An important part of Victorian Christmas spirit. A thousand copies of the card were printed and sold for one shilling. This is reportedly the first Christmas card to be produced and sold to the public.

This is a picture

of John Calcott Horsley.

Catherine Saat

Onyx