20+ Ancient Christmas cards that have no business being this funny

Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor

Dec 23, 2022 3:00 PM EST

The art of sending holiday cards seems to be dying out, so revive your passion for the season with these hilarious, very old Christmas cards! Dating back to the Victorian era, some of these cards are mighty ancient. Their weirdo designs probably made some sense back in the day, as an inside joke, perhaps.

After you get inspired to send out your own yeti-attack themed holiday cards, check out this video creator who shared the infuriating things that Karens say to her as a thrift shop manager.

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Potato of 1,000 fears wishes you a Happy New Year!

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The ghost of Christmas past is gonna get you kids!

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May the match-stick wielding birdy brigade drop presents off at your doorstep tonight

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Girlie on the left is killing Krampus with a strong side eye

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Zoom zoom, here comes Krampus and he's kidnapping your toddlers

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"I HAVE COME TO GREET YOU," whispers the goat

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Shake that tambourine!

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Now why does this pig look like "Hide the Pain Harold?"

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It's uncanny.
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They were like, "What can we do with all these extra Halloween cards?"

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Has the Jolly Jelly visited you yet?

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Krampus is going to sweep your kitchen floor so clean

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Derp level 5000

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I for one think we need to bring back the Walking Turnip of Holiday Tidings

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"A Happy Christmas," is the title of this card

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Here's one modern-day Christmas card that has that old timey energy!

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"Merry Christmas!" screamed the meatball

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Why exactly would this "sleeping" bird imply a joyful Christmastime?

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There were Scrooges back in the day, too

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Snow-covered Chewbacca or the Ghosts of Christmas past? You decide!

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People probably thought this was so darn funny back in the day

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When you spend too much time in the kitchen, this is what happens

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And finally, this unwelcome ostrich bids you the finest of holiday seasons.

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