Cool Weird Awesome With Brady Carlson

In 1843, British civil servant Henry Cole wanted a way to send holiday greetings to friends, colleagues and loved ones without having to write letter after letter. And that's where commercial Christmas cards began. Plus: did you know that chili pepper plants were once considered just as festive as poinsettias? Dear (Whoever You Are), Here’s the First Christmas Card (Library of Congress) Intriguing stories served fresh daily When the Christmas Plant Was a Pepper, Not a Poinsettia (Atlas Obscura) Our Patreon backers are definitely holiday card-worthy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coolweirdawesome/message