The Story and Evolution of Christmas Cards
Christmas cards first appeared in 1843 in England as a delightful new way to send holiday cheer, and the tradition quickly spread across the world. For more than a century, American Greetings has carried on that legacy, creating artful designs that beautifully capture the sentiment of the season. From hand-illustrated scenes and photo cards to animated, customizable ecards, our digital Christmas card designs continue to evolve with the times, offering a modern way to connect and celebrate.
Make Spirits Bright with a Classic Holiday Greeting
With American Greetings, you can easily personalize and send free retro Christmas cards that capture the joy and nostalgia of the season — right from your phone or computer. Explore our wide variety of Christmas cards, along with designs for New Year’s, birthdays, anniversaries and more. Start your free trial today to send unlimited cards (and smiles) to everyone on your list.
Personalize Your Vintage Christmas Cards for the Modern Age
Add your personal touch to our vintage-style Christmas cards with your own heartfelt message — or let our easy-to-use AI assistant help you write the perfect greeting. When you’re ready, send your card instantly by text, email or shareable link. Need a little inspiration? We’ve put together Christmas message ideas for lots of thoughtful ways to share the merry. When you’re ready, share your Christmas cards digitally via email or text or share on social media for all of your friends and family to enjoy.
Send Your Christmas Cards The Old-Fashioned Way
You can also send your Christmas cards the old-fashioned way — but with a modern twist! With Christmas Creatacards, you can design your card online, then print and mail it for a classic, personal touch. Learn how easy it is to bring your digital design to life with our step-by-step sending guide.