Christmas Cards

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1991
 
1991 Mobile Flowers
 
1991 Mobile Dolls
 

A mobile Christmas card for this year complete with  ties for hanging and the two doll cut-outs
The design is based on the artwork for the "WAS IT WORTH IT?" single, the mobile itself is double sided
Both signatures are present on one side of the mobile with the message "Merry Christmas from Pet Shop Boys"

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1992
 
1992_Front
 
1992_Inside
 

A nice gold and blue card using Neil & Chris' heads in place of snowflakes on the front
The design gives a taste of things to come with the "VERY" releases
Both signatures are present with the message "Pet Shop Boys wish you a Merry Christmas"

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1993
 
1993_Front
 
1993_Popup
 

An inspired card from the boys for this year - a pop-up no less
The front is in navy blue with white spots and the boys are in "Go West" style suits re-designed by Farrow for this card
Both signatures are present with the message "A Very Merry Christmas"

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1994
 
1994_Inside

A beautiful card from the boys for '94, silver back with photo on reverse
The photo was taken with them wearing costumes designed for the "DISCOVERY" Tour
Both signatures present with the message "Merry Christmas from Pet Shop Boys"

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1995
1995_Front
 
1995_Inside

The boys like being different and this xmas card certainly is that, very bright orangeish-pink and purple design
The card uses photos taken during the "DISCOVERY" Tour
Both signatures present with the message "Merry Pet Shop Boys"

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1996
Advent Calender
 
1996 Back

Another first from the boys and very tastefully done as well, using video stills and photos from 1995 and 1996
The advent calendar is in silver back and front with a small side flap on the reverse in metallic blue,
a taste of future artwork style for the "SOMEWHERE" UK Promo
Both signatures are present with the following text above the advent windows "PSB advent calendar 96"

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1997
1997_Bubblewrap
 
It Doesn't Often Snow At Xmas

This kept us fans smiling for quite some time, a xmas CD (2 tracks) with silver bubble wrap casing
The CD is transparent with the snowflake design etched in silver / white
Tracks include "It Doesn't Often Snow At Christmas" vocal and instrumental versions


1998
Angel Chris
 
Angel Neil

Another new idea springs from the boys this year in the form of a xmas-tree decoration,
design loosely based on the "SOMEWHERE" photo on the cd sleeves and tour programme.
The card arrived intact with instructions on how to make the double-sided angel for the top of your tree
Both signatures were present on the instruction part of the card, instructions were as follows :-
1. Remove figures from card using perforations
2. Fold flaps backwards
3. Push flaps into corresponding slots
4. Place on top of your Christmas tree
5. Have a Merry Christmas
Pet Shop Boys

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1999
Party Hat Front
 
Xmas Hat Back

This year's gift came in the form of a Christmas Party hat
Inspired from the front cover of the "Drunk" releases and possibly Cartoon Comedy Series "South Park"
The reverse features the message : "Merry Christmas from Pet Shop Boys" and both signatures are present

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2000

Xmas 2000

This year's card came with an interview with the boys, giving their thoughts on the xmas period

Transcript coming soon

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2001
 

This year's card used images taken from the "Closer to Heaven" photo shoots, with a plain snow field outer 
Both signatures present with the message "Merry Christmas from Pet Shop Boys"

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2002
 

This year's card is more of an anti war statement with the growing concern of war with "IRAQ"
Both signatures present inside card.  Card designed by Scott King.  Photograph by Pete Gleadall.

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2003
  2003_Front   2003_Inside  

A gatefold card using Neil & Chris' heads in a similar design to the "Miracles" single cover.
Both signatures are present with the message "Merry Christmas from Pet Shop Boys"

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2004
DVD 2004 Front   DVD 2004 Back

This year's card came in the form of a DVD showing highlights of their performance of "Battleship Potemkin"
at Trafalgar Square on September 12th 2004.
Both signatures present with the message "Merry Christmas from Pet Shop Boys"

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2005
2005_Front   2005_Inside

A gatefold card using Neil & Chris choirboys in a similar design to the "Back To Mine" album artwork.
Both signatures are present with the message "We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year"

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Chronology : Singles : Albums : Limited Editions : Miscellaneous : Bootlegs : Collaborations : Videos/DVD : Tour Programmes