During the holiday season, friends often compare the number of Christmas cards received. Nowadays, these cards usually have charming and quaint designs, but in the past, they were rather peculiar.

To people from the past, our current fascination with robins, carol singers, and snowy scenes might seem as peculiar as their cards do to us. However, tastes and traditions change over time, and the past is a separate realm with its own customs.

h/t: vintag.es