Month: December 2014

A favorite winter activity around the world is making a snowman (or snow woman)! From simple stacked balls with a carrot nose and coal eyes to much more elaborate and artistic sculptures, the snowman is instantly recognizable no matter the country or culture.

Here’s more about the snowman’s surprisingly long history.

So far the first written evidence of a snowman comes from a margin drawing in a Book of Hours, an illuminated manuscript from 1380 currently located in the Royal Library of The Hague, Netherlands.

The snowman has been a popular symbol of the Christmas holidays for a long time, particularly in advertising and retail products including a snow cone machine.

The Abominable Snowman (aka Yeti) isn’t actually folk art made of snow, but a hairy, bipedal, legendary monster living in the snowy mountains.

In the late 19th and early 20th century, the snowman became the butt of mean-spirited fun, often shown being abused by children in popular advertisements or suffering embarrassing hygiene problems.

The popular holiday carol, “Frosty the Snowman” was written and recorded in 1950 and has since been covered by artists such as Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Jan and Dean and Johnny Mathis.

At Greeting Card Universe, our artists love making you smile with snowman filled with the Christmas spirit! Choose from our large selection of Snowman Christmas cards, order on-line, and we’ll either send your cards the next business day or you can take advantage of our free pick-up service, usually in 1 hour, at participating Target and Bartell Drug stores.

What Are Happy Customers Saying About Greeting Card Universe?
“I have ordered cards from here several times. They are always of good quality and the selection is beyond what you would find in any greeting card store. There is something here for everyone’s taste. Every once in awhile, I buy a selection of cards to have on hand for a variety of occasions. I loved this particular card for Christmas this year because of its simplicity”- Kimberly – December 18, 2014

The red-and-white striped candy cane has become a potent symbol of Christmas, but the sugar confection is surrounded by a confusion of legend and historical evidence. Here are some of the truths and myths regarding this favourite seasonal treat.

LEGEND: The candy cane was invented by a 19th century candy maker in Illinois to symbolize the birth of Christ (white) and the scourging and crucifixion (red).

LEGEND: A late 17th century German choirmaster invented the candy cane to help keep the children in his choir occupied during services. The crook-shape of the stick was a symbol of Christ in His role as shepherd.

These folklore tales may be charming, but they’re apocryphal; unfortunately, there is no documentation or historic fact that either of them are true.

Christmas cards and illustrations from the 19th century show the holiday candy as a simple white stick without the red stripes expected to be seen today. The peppermint flavor and red stripes were added by early 20th century American confectioners as an improvement on the product.

Greeting Card Universe helps you wish your friends and family a very sweet holiday with unique Candy Cane Christmas Cards from our collection. Choose your cards on-line and we’ll send your warmest wishes on their way the next business day!

What Are Happy Shoppers Saying About Greeting Card Universe?
“I am happy to have found the GCU website. While temporarily confined at home, this website allows me to send paper greeting cards to keep up with birthdays for family and friends. With my first purchase, I was unsure of the service or card quality. I ordered 4 cards sent directly to the recipient and 5 cards mailed to me. I enjoyed being able to enter a personal message. All were pleased with the cards they received. This was a positive experience and am looking forward to placing my next order.” – Glenda – December 9, 2014