Likely the most celebrated holiday in the world, New Year’s Day (January 1), New Year’s Day is typically celebrated with parades, American college football games, European football games, and family time. Food plays an important part in New Year’s Day, with some food taking on a special meaning. Black-eyed peas are a symbol of money … Read more
I’d like to share a personal response to this recent article, “It’s Time to Stop Sending Greeting Cards”. The title alone to me is like the sound of nails on a chalkboard. Yes, it is that time again. We are in the thick of the holiday season frenzy and in addition to gift shopping, it’s … Read more
Facebook is asking some of its users to create a new kind of birthday greeting, one with more of a personal touch. Rather than the generic repetition of brief text messages from hundreds of Facebook friends, this new option lets users create a video up to 20 seconds in length. This is only available for … Read more
Every month, Greeting Card Universe hosts a Design Challenge for our artist community. Cards can be designed for any category so long as they incorporate a specified theme. Winners are selected by a panel of judges. The theme for September was: Costumes! The winners for September 2015 are: First Place: Barbara Schreiber Second Place: Julia … Read more
How would you like to receive a birthday card from the Queen of England? Did you know that each year, Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth sends some 50,000 greeting cards celebrating citizens’ special birthdays and anniversaries. This royal tradition began in 1917, and Queen Elizabeth has sent cards since her coronation in 1953. In 2015, … Read more
Celebrations of light, joy, and prosperity have their place in many cultures. Diwali – also called Deepavali or Deepawali – is an important annual tradition for many Hindus, Jains, and even some Theravada Buddhist practitioners. It celebrates wealth, prosperity, luck, and happiness. The chief patron figures honored during this festival are Lakshmi, the mother of … Read more
Rosh Hashanah is a very special holiday on the Jewish calendar, literally meaning “Head of the Year.” As a celebration of a new year, there are many traditional observances, rituals, and gatherings to mark its significance. That these are often symbolized by food—both that which is eaten together and more indirectly by images of the … Read more
We just don’t really send cards like we used to. Nowadays, if we want to get in touch with someone, we send a text, an email or a message via Facebook or one of the many social networking sites. Although the message gets to the intended recipient, if you really wish to make an impact … Read more
Ever wondered what your old school friends are up to? What about that favorite aunt who you haven’t spoken to simply because you’ve been too busy? This year, there is a reason and a special time to make the effort to reach out. Take advantage of the newly created National Thinking of You Week and … Read more
Sift the flour, mix the butter, Roll the dough for the cookie cutter. A white sugar star, a red Christmas bell, A brown teddy bear with a gingery smell. Christmas cookies taste so sweet – They’re fun to make and good to eat! —–Anonymous December 4 marks the observance of National Cookie Day! There’s no … Read more