Senior Monday: The History of the Christmas Card

Schedule

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607 | Rochester, NY

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Unlike many holiday traditions whose origin stories are lost to history, historians agree that the holiday card has a definitive birth, in 1843 England. Join for a lively presentation to learn more about the original Christmas card and its evolution.
Natalie Rudd, Associate Curator
In The Strong's Paychex Theater. Included with senior Monday discount admission.
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