The 80s were big on branded character merchandise, and holiday cards were no exception. Companies like Hallmark and American Greetings knew exactly what tugged at kids’ hearts — and what made parents reach for their wallets. Familiar faces from Saturday morning TV and Sunday comics popped up in snow-covered scenes, wrapped in scarves, stringing lights or delivering heartfelt cheer.
Below, we’ve gathered a colorful collection of these original 80s Christmas cards featuring characters like the Muppets, the Care Bears, Holly Hobbie, Garfield and more. Scroll through the gallery to revisit the artwork and humor that made holiday mail a whole lot merrier.
Happy Holidays from some of your favorite characters from newspapers & the TV!
Kermit & Miss Piggy (Muppets) 80s Christmas card

Strawberry Shortcake Christmas card (1980)

Snoopy hugging Woodstock (Peanuts)

Snoopy’s doghouse with Christmas lights

Vintage Care Bears Christmas cards


Garfield in a Santa hat
Happy Holidays

Garfield & Odie
Just passing by…

Holly Hobbie with a Christmas tree

Ziggy
It’s Christmas… the time for giving — and I have a problem


















