In 1843 John Calcott Horsley designed the first Christmas card. It was actually published in 1846 and caused some controversy because a child was depicted drinking wine.
1843
John Calott Horsley is credited with inventing the first commercial Christmas card in 1843. The design featured a festive scene and the greeting "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You." This invention helped popularize the tradition of sending Christmas cards during the holiday season.
John Callcott Horsley died in 1903.
John Callcott Horsley was the designer of the first Christmas Card.
christmas
he anted to make christmas fun for kids
Yes, John Callcott Horsley had nine children with his wife, Eliza Shaw. His children included two daughters and seven sons.
Elizebeth hitchens callcott
29 january 1817
john callcott horsley
In 1843, Sir Henry Cole commissioned artist John Callcott Horsley to create the art for the world's first commercial Christmas card.
Sir Henry Cole introduced the world's first commercial Christmas Card, commissioning artist John Callcott Horsley to make the artwork.