Mother’s Day Is Only A Week Away!

Mindy on April 29, 2011

Mother’s Day is by far the most common opportunity to honor your mother, whether she lives around the corner or on the other side of the country. Sending out a Mother’s Day card is the most traditional form of celebration for this annual holiday and offers you a wonderful opportunity to express your heartfelt love and appreciation for her role in your life.

It is true that behind every influential person in our world, there is a loving and supportive mother. This blog post is going to detail a few quotes that you can add to your card, or use as inspiration for your personal message to your mother on mother’s day.

Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field,
Since the payment is pure love. ~Mildred B. Vermont

I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me.
They have clung to me all my life. ~Abraham Lincoln

Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother. ~Oprah Winfrey

A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best,
But his mother the longest. ~Irish Proverb

The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which
You will always find forgiveness. ~Honoré de Balzac

I love my mother as the trees love water and sunshine –
She helps me grow, prosper, and reach great heights. ~Terri Guillemets

Taking the time to send a heartfelt message to your mother on Mother’s Day is truly the least you can do. The truth of the matter is that mothers deserve to be honored every day, but that simply doesn’t happen for most people. Take the time to choose the perfect mother’s day card, add your own personal message and possibly an inspiring mother’s day quote to make this one day extra special for her!

With only 5 full business days left until Mother’s Day, if you haven’t personalized and mailed out your card already, the time to act is now!

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Easter: Its Beginnings and Its Cross-Cultural Traditions

Mindy on April 22, 2011

Easter Greeting CardFor the very little ones in the family, Easter 2011 will be the first Easter they celebrate. For others, this is one of many Easters that have been enjoyed throughout the course of their lifetimes. While having the fortune of celebrating many Easters is a good thing, one unfortunate outcome is we experience so many Easters we start to take the holiday for granted. The origins of Easter become somewhat peripheral and that is a great shame. Easter truly is a vaunted and valuable holiday for many which is why its history and traditions are so well worth remembering and honoring.

Easter is frequently considered the most important of all Christian holidays. Yes, it can be considered even more important that Christmas. The Christian tradition of Easter entails celebrating and memorializing the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his passing from crucifixion. This holiday is intended to acknowledge the divine nature of Jesus and to reflect on his ascent into heaven for the forgiveness of humankind’s sins.

So, where does the Easter Bunny fit in?

No, this is not stated as a flippant segue. It is simply stated so bluntly that when we do not reflect on 2,000 years of history we lose some insights into the totality of a holiday’s tradition. The Easter Bunny is a whimsical symbol of the Easter Holiday that emerged innocuously and became far more popular than people imagined.

In many ways, the concept of an Easter Bunny is similar to that of Santa Claus. The Easter Bunny rewards young children for being good by providing them with candies, toys, bright colored eggs, and sometimes even Easter greeting cards. The image of the rabbit as a gift giver likely dates back to the Holy Roman Empire and, like many Roman/Pagan symbols, it was incorporated into Christian symbolism and given a more positive image and meaning. The symbol of the rabbit in pre-Christian Rome was representative of fertility and is a far cry from the wholesome image the Easter Bunny presents today.

The modern concept of The Easter Bunny dates back to the 17th century in Germany. The concept of an Easter Bunny helped children too young to understand the full significance of Easter to enthusiastically celebrate it.

The Easter Bunny remained a German tradition almost exclusively until the 18th century when immigrants to America brought with them their culture and traditions. There clearly was a huge benefit to welcoming the Easter Bunny to the new world: he helped children behave! Remember, only those children that were good would receive bright colored eggs in a basket on Easter morning. The promise of such a gift could certainly motivate a young one to behave properly.

The holiday of Easter, like so many holidays, can be considered an amalgam of various cultural traditions. In many ways, this is a good thing because it allows the holiday to remain perennially popular.

Two important holidays approaching quickly in May!

Mindy on April 14, 2011

As spring time continues to roll right along, it is time to start thinking about two of the most important spring holidays, Mother’s day and Nurse’s day! Every child comes into this world unable to truly fend for their own. From the start, our survival is reliant on our mother for their nurturing and care. For many in our world, whether disabled or elderly, we become reliant on nurses for our care and survival. This year, Nurse’s Day lands on Friday, May 6th followed closely by Mother’s Day on Sunday May 8th.

Nurse’s Day is actually the first day of Nurse’s Week which runs from May 6th to May 12th, every year. Nurses Day and ultimately Nurse’s week are designed to celebrate the commitment and dedication of nurses across the country. Many formal events take place including banquets, workshops and dinner parties. Traditionally, this is a great time of year for you to honor and appreciate any nurses who help make your life easier. Whether they are taking care of you, or taking close care of a loved one, taking the time to send a Nurse’s Day Card will help you to be sure they feel appreciated for the challenging work they do.

A couple of days later, on the 8th of May, falls Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is one of the most widely celebrated holidays which is honored in just about every culture. Although the specific dates and traditions do vary from culture to culture, generally cultures observe the holiday in the spring time. Some believe this holiday has become over commercialized requiring expensive gifts and elaborate plans, but this is simply not true. The most powerful gift you can offer on Mother’s Day is expressing your love and appreciation for the role they have played in your life. Sending her a heart filled Mother’s Day Card offers you the opportunity to make her feel loved, which is the greatest gift you can give.

You live a busy life filled with people and technology. It is important that you take the time needed to stay connected with the people you care about. Taking advantage of our print on demand technology allows you to stay more connected with those you care about, while saving time and money. There are few people in our world who deserve appreciation and recognition more than mothers and nurses and coming up in early May, you will have your chance to join in on the celebration.

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Giving Office Personnel Their Due: Administrative Professionals Day

Mindy on April 8, 2011

Administrative Professionals Day CardWhere would most businesses be without administrative professionals helping management achieve its mission? In the most basic of terms, you could say management would be in a lot of trouble. Administrative professionals are a vital and enormous help to a company. That is why it is appropriate these workers are honored with Administrative Professionals Day.

Originally dubbed Secretary’s Day, this holiday experienced a name change to Administrative Professionals Day for a good reason. A great many people play a large role in the proper functioning of an office. So, the holiday seeks to honor not only secretaries but also mailroom personnel, receptionists, typists, carriers, and all other forms of office support help. And yes, this also includes loyal interns.

The actual date in which Administrative Professionals Day falls upon changes from year to year. It is celebrated on the last Wednesday of April and on 2011 this would be the 27th.

Most people are unaware of this particular holiday. This leads many to believe it is a relatively new concept. Actually, Administrative Professionals Day has been in existence since 1952! It was the brainchild of a publicist named Harry F. Klemfuss and was originally titled National Secretaries Week. June 4th, 1952 become the unofficial National Secretaries Day to draw targeted attention to a full week of honoring such professionals.

In time, the name and the dates were changed. However, it does not remain a popular holiday in many circles. That is a very unfortunate state of affairs and most businesses are well advised to pay homage to Administrative Professionals Day. Such workers do deserve their due and a nod to their talents would be in the best interest of all. From a motivation and morale perspective, this would make tremendous sense.

The work performed by an office support can be arduous and overwhelming. The proper performance of such duties is a must for any business to function. However, it is not always easy for an office support staff to handle such responsibilities. By setting aside one day out of the year to honor them, a company can go a long way towards making the employees feel appreciated.

That is why this April 27, 2011 needs to be a special one. Management should break out a few party favors and pastries and let the staff know they are appreciated.   An Administrative Professional’s Day card can go a long way as well!   Doing so will deliver a host of positive benefits…and it may also end up being a lot of fun, too.

Are You Ready For The Spring Holidays?

Mindy on April 1, 2011

This is no April fools joke… Many of the most celebrated Spring holidays are right around the corner! With all of the preparations that go into a family holiday celebration, the right holiday cards or invitations are a key component. By purchasing your spring holiday cards now, you will be sure to be prepared as the holidays approach.

Spring is full of growth and new life. For many cultures and religions, Spring is time for many significant holidays or traditions. Three significant holidays in particular are in just a few weeks.

The first major holiday approaching is Passover 2011. Falling on April 19th, Passover is a holy day and a great festival in the Jewish faith. Although a 7 day holiday, generally only the first day is nationally recognized. Sending Passover Cards is one of the best ways to join in on the celebration of honoring one of the most important events in Jewish and Hebrew history, especially if you are not able to be a part of the celebration in person.

The next holidays in April include two Christian holidays in Good Friday and Easter. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and falls on the 22nd of April. Easter commemorates the resurrection day of Jesus Christ. Many families have made a tradition of sending Good Friday Cards and Easter Cards as a way in continuing to share their faith with those they care about most.

The last holiday to remember this month is more of a work place holiday than a religious holiday. Admin Professionals Day falls on Wednesday, April 27th and offers you a wonderful opportunity to express your gratitude and appreciation for the administrative professionals who help your workplace function smoothly. The simple act of sending out Admin Professionals Day Cards will boost employee morale and engagement.

April offers you many wonderful opportunities to reach out to those you care about most. Taking the time to send our a personalized card is becoming a bit of a lost art, but we are here to make it easier and more affordable than ever! We at Greeting Card Universe hope you enjoy a wonderful spring season that is filled with family, love and laughter.

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