This year I'm celebrating the interesting National Weeks throughout the year. International Postcard week celebrates those fun little cards you mail (mainly when you are off on vacation).
The postcard became popular in the late 1800's, making it easier to communicate with loved ones far away. The cards did not require an envelope and were a lot less expensive to mail. They became popular to send to friends and family while on vacation, giving a little glimpse of the place they are visiting.
Some fun facts about postcards:
Deltiology is the art of collecting postcards.
Donald McGill created the best-selling postcard of all time, selling over 6 million copies.
Old postcards can sell for hundreds or thousands of dollars at auctions.
How to observe #PostcardWeek
Send someone a postcard. If you can't find one to buy, why not make one on your own? Just remember the cards have to be 3.5 x 5, in order to be considered a postcard.
Who will you send a postcard to?
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