PattiannThree Kings’ Day, an ancient church feast day celebrated January 6, is also known as the Epiphany (illuminating discovery or realization), Twelfth Night, or Theophany (the manifestation of God). For Roman Catholics and Protestants, this is a celebration of the visit to the baby Jesus by the Three Wise Men, Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar, who … Read more
Get Organized Month, sponsored by the Association of Professional Coordinators, has been observed in the month of January since 2005. The timing of this event makes it perfect as a New Year’s resolution. It’s estimated that Americans spend up to an hour a day looking for misplaced items. From a child almost missing their bus … Read more
December 24 is not just Christmas Eve; it is also the day eggnog lovers rejoice: National Eggnog Day! Eggnog, also known as egg milk punch, is a sweetened dairy beverage that is made with milk or cream, sugar, spices, whipped eggs. It is available for sale in the United States from mid-November to January. Its … Read more
National Unfriend Day is observed November 17. Founded in 2010 by tv talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, this is a day when, according to the official Facebook page, “all Facebook users shall protect the sacred nature of friendship by cutting out any ‘friend fat’ on their pages occupied by people who are not truly … Read more
International Day of Radiology is celebrated November 8, the anniversary of the discovery of the x-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen. This day recognizes the important role radiologists play in healthcare delivery. Medical imaging includes x-rays, MRI scans, and ultrasound. Sponsoring organizations, the American College of Radiology (ACR), the RSNA, and the European Society of Radiology, … Read more
Every 4 years, Americans vote for their president. This year has been especially contentious. Some artists at Greeting Card Universe have taken a much-needed humorous look at the election process. Save Save Save Save
Design Challenge Winner Carol Kearns Which of your cards are your favorites and why? My favourite cards change all the time but in the kiddies categories I can get very attached to some of the characters I design. One in particular is My Cupcake Princess. She is one of my most popular kids cards and … Read more
Madden Art Please list the URLs of your 3 favorite cards in your storefront and why they are your favorites. My choice of favorite cards tends to be a bit, shall we say, elastic, being influenced by mood and season and who knows what else. These are my current choices. Tuxedo Cat on a Blanket … Read more
A comma, a semicolon, a period. To most people, these are simple punctuation marks, to take or leave, especially in this day of text messaging. But to other people, punctuation is an important part of written communication, a roadmap to understanding the intentions of the written word. A much-used example of how improper punctuation can … Read more
National Stepfamily Day, founded by Christy Borgeld in 1997, is observed on September 16 each year and is a day for stepfamilies to recognize and celebrate their unique family structure. One in 3 Americans is part of a stepfamily, or blended family. It takes time and effort for a stepfamily to come together as a … Read more