Train Passing Farm in Winter, "With Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year," 1952

Railroads found a place in American traditions surrounding the holiday season. Trains became synonymous with trips to visit loved ones, and electric train sets became staples under the Christmas tree as decorations and gifts. More recently, movies like The Polar Express reinforced the connection. This holiday greeting card embraced the longstanding ties between yuletide and railroading.