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Christmas greeting with holly, candle and gifts, circa 1940

Subjects
Christmas & SantaGeneral Greetings
Card type
Linen
Date
c. 1930 (White Border)
Front of Christmas greeting with holly, candle and gifts, circa 1940, Mr. & Mrs. M. K. Nichols, NY, USA, c. 1930 linen postcard
Front
Back of Christmas greeting with holly, candle and gifts, circa 1940, Mr. & Mrs. M. K. Nichols, NY, USA, c. 1930 linen postcard
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About this postcard

A Christmas greeting card showing a spray of holly with red berries, a lit candle, and wrapped gifts against a pale background, above a four-line verse beginning "At this season pervasive with splendor of joy." The design is printed on textured stock typical of mid-20th-century linen postcards, and the verse wishes the recipient gifts and freedom from troubles.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pencil

My Dear Mrs Nichols Hope your Xmas will be all happiness I [illegible] would like to see you. Am quite well Yours truly Lillie

At this season pervasive with splendor of joy May each gift fit the day and the giving, May naught be withheld that your troubles destroy Or makes life more and more worth the living. 2483 D --- Post Card THIS SPACE FOR COMMUNICATION ADDRESS
PostmarkedNY
Stamp
Addressed to
Mr. & Mrs. M. K. Nichols

Prospect Ave, Waltham, NY

Postcard record

PostmarkedNY
Series2483 D
ConditionGood
Place addressedMr. & Mrs. M. K. Nichols, Prospect Ave, Waltham, NY
Stamp10c George Washington, green
NotesLinen-textured stock; cream border; light staining and corner wear. Postmark: DEC 24 230PM N.Y. (no year in the cancellation). Divided-back "Post Card" stock with 1¢ green Washington adhesive; linen-textured front with thin white border; light soiling/toning on the address side.

Cite this card

Christmas greeting with holly, candle and gifts, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/christmas-greeting-with-holly-candle-and-gifts-circa-1940. Accessed October 24, 2026.