Groundhog Day is celebrated every February 2 in the United States. Each year, Punxsutawney Phil in Philadelphia and other groundhogs (and occasionally prairie dogs) across the nation are coaxed of their holes. According to folklore, if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. However, if he doesn’t, an early spring is predicted. This date is also Candlemas Day, a Christian holiday with traditional weather lore attached to it. If Candlemas be fair and bright, Winter has another flight. If Candlemas brings clouds and rain, Winter will not come again. Here are five interesting facts about Groundhog Day. Let’s hope the groundhog doesn’t see his Click to Read more…

January is National Blood Donor Month, a time when many individuals and organizations highlight the urgent need for volunteer  blood donations. Most healthy people are eligible to give blood, but less than 10% of eligible potential donors actually do so.  Every day, patients in hospitals and treatment facilities receive blood transfusions. Without the donations of blood given by generous volunteers,  vital medical procedures couldn’t be performed and lives would be lost. If you want to give blood, check for blood drives in  your community. Greeting Card Universe appreciates the difference volunteers make in many people’s lives and offers unique birthday, holiday, and Thank You Volunteer greeting cards designed especially for Click to Read more…

January is Celebration of Life Month, a time of fresh starts and new beginnings. Everyone is  encouraged to  find ways to celebrate the positives while looking for ways to change the negatives.  To appreciate your life and the years you’ve lived, the times you’ve shared with loved ones and friends, and learn to take things as they come. Few people knows how precious life is more than the survivor of a serious illness like cancer. Survivors are strong individuals who have learned how to take one day at a time. A survivor knows the importance of appreciating and celebrating each moment. And survivors deserve support and recognition, too, which is Click to Read more…