As a religion teacher at a Catholic High School it is fascinating to offer
students antique vintage postcards in religion. They can see that a swastika
was originally a religious symbol of note and that "Merry Xmas" was used
routinely in the Victorian era and was not meant to keep Christ out of
Christmas , but was rather a use of the X from Greek symbol for Christ,
the Chi-Rho. Seeing the postcards they find fascinating--and vintage proves
points. In addition they can't imagine seeing something old that has been
taken care of--and they love it. I have some hold-to-light cards, and they
really are wild for them as well as a few pricey Halloween cards. Some
have started their own collections once they see mine. J. K. of Florida
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