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The leaders of the UK's main parties have revealed the designs for their official Christmas cards.The leaders of the UK's main parties have revealed the designs for their official Christmas cards.
Labour's Gordon Brown's offering shows a Christmas tree decoration in the shape of Number 10's famous door, against a red-berried holly background.Labour's Gordon Brown's offering shows a Christmas tree decoration in the shape of Number 10's famous door, against a red-berried holly background.
Conservative leader David Cameron's card displays an image of a snow-covered tree and Big Ben in the shape of the party's tree symbol.Conservative leader David Cameron's card displays an image of a snow-covered tree and Big Ben in the shape of the party's tree symbol.
Meanwhile, Lib Dem Nick Clegg's card has a family scene drawn by his sons.Meanwhile, Lib Dem Nick Clegg's card has a family scene drawn by his sons.
It features a reindeer, Santa Claus and a bauble-clad Christmas tree.It features a reindeer, Santa Claus and a bauble-clad Christmas tree.
Since the first Christmas card was printed and distributed in London in 1843, sending them has become part of many senior politicians' schedules.Since the first Christmas card was printed and distributed in London in 1843, sending them has become part of many senior politicians' schedules.
Tardis?Tardis?
On Mr Brown's card the decoration in the shape of Number 10's porch is reminiscent of Dr Who's Tardis and complete with red carpet, hangs from the holly by a red string.On Mr Brown's card the decoration in the shape of Number 10's porch is reminiscent of Dr Who's Tardis and complete with red carpet, hangs from the holly by a red string.
Mr Cameron's has a frosty hue and minimalist design.Mr Cameron's has a frosty hue and minimalist design.
Mr Clegg's, meanwhile, bears the message "Happy Christmas from the Clegg family".Mr Clegg's, meanwhile, bears the message "Happy Christmas from the Clegg family".
All three leaders have avoided religious references.All three leaders have avoided religious references.
Mr Brown's 2008 offering again showed the door of Number 10, this time in full, with a Christmas wreath hanging from the handle.Mr Brown's 2008 offering again showed the door of Number 10, this time in full, with a Christmas wreath hanging from the handle.
Mr Cameron's card last tear featured a photograph of a family scene, including his elder son Ivan, who died earlier this year. Mr Cameron's card last year featured a photograph of a family scene, including his elder son Ivan, who died earlier this year.
Mr Clegg's was of the three wise men from the Nativity, drawn by a seven-year-old boy in his Sheffield Hallam constituency.Mr Clegg's was of the three wise men from the Nativity, drawn by a seven-year-old boy in his Sheffield Hallam constituency.
MPs are banned from charging parliamentary expenses for sending cards.MPs are banned from charging parliamentary expenses for sending cards.