Christmas Cards

We recieved exactly 100 Christmas cards this year, and for pure ammusement have counted the themes on them. (Some cards have more than one theme).
Silver/Gold Foil19
Humour14
Santa11
Xmas Trees10
Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer9
Snow Scene8
Robins8
Holly7
Stars6
Teddy Bears6
Penguins5
Cats5
Angels4
Snowmen4
Commercial4
Mistletoe3
Cute Animals3
Doves3
Ducks2
Polar Bears2
Blake's 72
Dogs2
Crowns2
Dickensian2
Ponisettas2
Christmas Roses2
Elves2
Christmas Puddings2
Pillar Boxes2
Toys1
Three Kings1
Lion1
Bethlehem1
Pear Tree1
Ivy1
Rabbit1
Fruit1
International Harmony1
Seal1
Candle1
Geese1
Three Ships1
Photo1
Shakespeare1
Jesus1
Shepherds1
Christmas Cactus1
Carnations1

We note with interest, the complete absence of Glass baubles, the Virgin Mary and Choir boys.

Other formerly popular themes that are greatly reduced this year include: Candles, Baby Jesus, Three Kings and realistic wildlife.

Rudolf has gained greatly in popularity, Gold and Silver foil is the order of the day. Penguins have made a sudden surge especially in humorous cards.

What charity did they support?
Non-charity Cards62
Multi-charity8
Save The Children3
Oxfam2
The Lifeboats2
MIND2
British Heart Foundation2
Handmade cards2
The RSCPA1
The Woodland Trust1
The WWF1
Well Being1
The Gardeners Royal Benevolant Society1
Water Aid1
Retired Greyhound Trust1
British Epilepsy Association1
Children's Mission fund, Orlando Florida1
British Red Cross1
UNICEF1
National Childrens Home1
Help the Aged1
Guide Dogs for the Blind1
Committee to defend assylam seekers1
The Shalom Centre1
Arthritis Research Campaign1


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Last updated on 02nd of January 2001.