Learn About Christmas Memorabilia
December 7, 2011 3:08:28 AM UTC by cardman1968 in Christmas, Holiday & Seasonal, Lobby and Ornaments
In 1973, the Hallmark Company introduced "a small line of six glass-ball ornaments and 12 yarn figures," (arguably) launching the ornament collecting phenomenon.
If you're like me, this is news to you. Take 5 minutes to read an informative article about Christmas-related collecting in Rochester, Minnesota's Post-Bulletin.
http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1477253
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darryln1023
Very interesting. Leave it to Hallmark to start that. Add that to Sweetest Day and we know why Hallmark is such a brand name.
Posted December 7, 2011 1:53:23 PM UTC