These Christmas cards of the past were more than just a way to send greetings to loved ones scattered around ... and even tools of propaganda and political struggle. The very word ‘postcard’ did not ...

Christmas is quickly approaching. In recent weeks, celebrities have eagerly shared their holiday preparations online ... Elizabeth II sent up to 800 special and personalised postcards.

Postcards will be sent via Age Concern Hampshire to local residents to arrive in plenty of time for Christmas. Mia Thompson, centre manager at Whiteley Shopping Centre, said: "While Christmas is ...