Archive for November, 2013


Across the Miles at Thanksgiving

For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends. —Ralph Waldo Emerson In the United States, Thanksgiving is a celebration of family and friends, of coming together to share not only a glorious feast, but also the well being and warmth that come from togetherness. But for some, joining a Thanksgiving family gathering isn’t possible. Celebrating Thanksgiving far away from home can be difficult when someone only has memories to go with the turkey and stuffing. Here are a few ways to get a little holiday cheer when you’re far away from Click to Read more…

Thanksgivukkah!

Thanksgivukkah – Thanksgiving + Hanukkah – is an occurrence of the two holidays that won’t happen again for more than 70,000 years. Jewish families who typically celebrate Thanksgiving (the fourth Thursday in November) and Hanukkah will be able to combine the  holidays this year. Since both center around the themes of thankfulness and gratitude, many see no conflict in a twin celebration. What does that mean? Sufganiyot stuffed with cranberry jelly or pumpkin pie. Sweet potato knish. Latkes stuffed with a challah-based dressing. When two cross-cultural holidays collide at the feast table, imagination comes into play. Greeting Card Universe offers unique Thanksgivukkah cards for your double holiday needs. For those Click to Read more…

World Day of Remembrance

The 3rd Sunday in November is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. This day, created by the UN and observed globally,  is dedicated to all victims of traffic accidents who have been killed or injured. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” —On a headstone in an Irish cemetery Remembering loved ones who have passed on helps keep their memory alive. These living memories impact and enrich the lives of family members for generations. Friends, co-workers, mutual members of clubs, organizations and churches, and other acquaintances should take the opportunity to communicate their memories of the deceased. Families and Click to Read more…

The Merry Month of Movember

Mustache + November = Movember To raise awareness of men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, during the month of Movember, men grow mustaches for charity and participate in fund raising events in the United States, Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand, South Africa and elsewhere. Participants are known as “Mo Bros.” In popular culture, mustaches have really taken off in the last few years—not only are more men growing out their facial hair, but mustaches are appearing as design elements on everything from coffee mugs to shoes. It seems almost anything can sport a handlebar these days! Greeting Card Universe offers ways for you to give support by staying in Click to Read more…

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