White Coat Ceremony for Doctors

Corrie on April 8, 2014

The WCC or White Coat Ceremony is a relatively new ceremony for students studying medicine was created at the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago in 1989. Today, 100+ schools hold WCCs for their student populations.

Participating in a White Coat Ceremony is considered a landmark in a medical student’s studies, although some schools wait to hold the ceremony until graduation. Others do it at the beginning of the school year. No matter when or wherethe ceremony is held, all students receive the same thing—the long, white doctor’s coat they will wear throughout their future career that identifies them as caregivers and healers.

The idea of a White Coat Ceremony is taking hold at medical schools around the world, including Germany, Australia, the UK, Canada and other countries.

Greeting Card Universe congratulates medical students and their achievements, and we know you do, too. Our one-of-a-kind Congratulations/White Coat Ceremony/WCC cards let you show your pride in what the student in your life has accomplished.

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Pinning Ceremony for Nurses

Corrie on April 2, 2014


Learning to be a nurse requires long hours of study, dedication, exhausting clinicals and a grueling exam. Just as graduating doctors celebrate their new status with a white coat ceremony, successful graduate nurses are welcomed into their new profession with a Pinning Ceremony.

The occasion takes place at the nursing school when graduate students are given a pin by the faculty head during a ceremony which may also include lighting a candle in honor of Florence Nightingale. Pins vary in design, but all designs represent the school. Scholars believe the origins of this symbolic welcoming may date the medieval times.

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Prom For Seniors and Juniors

Corrie on March 10, 2014

Go to the prom with me?

The important questions facing high school juniors and seniors — who to ask to the prom and will they say yes? This rite of passage can be fun, ot it may cause frayed nerves, but at some point , all teenagers face the issue.

According to the sources, girls spend an average of $195 on a prom dress, while prom ticket prices are around $75.  Renting a limo, a corsage, tuxedo rental — prom is an expensive endeavor, but the magic moment only comes once in a lifetime. And when he or she says yes? Priceless.

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Teen Milestone: Drive Like a Boss

Corrie on March 3, 2014


In the United States and elsewhere, a teenager getting their driver’s license allows them to gain further independence from their parents. Once upon a time, this was considered an important rite of passage, another step toward adulthood.

More recently, however, the desire for the freedom of the road has changed for some teens. In the last 15 or so years, the number of high schoolers getting their driver’s licenses has dropped. Experts disagree on the cause of the decline.

According to a University of Michigan survey, some of the reasons cited for not getting a driver’s license include not having enough time or money, and the availability of alternate transportation such as a bike or a parent willing to give a ride. Putting off getting a driver’s license appears to be a developing trend.

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Couples’ Wedding Showers

Corrie on February 25, 2014


The long standing tradition of a bridal shower or “hen party” for the soon-to-be bride, and a “stag party” or bachelor’s party given for the groom are evolving into a couple’s party, also known as a “Jack and Jill” or “stag and doe” party.

Since weddings have grown more elaborate (and more expensive), and for many families, money is tight, a couple’s party usually combines a celebration with raising money to help defray the costs of the perfect venue, the perfect dress, the perfect catering, and the perfect cake.

While some controversy exists—some people perceive a couple’s party as too blatant or crass–for many engaged men and women, asking their friends for help by throwing a creative, fun event as a fundraiser is the only way they can afford their dream wedding. In most cases, a couple “sells” tickets to the event for a certain dollar amount, although if there’s a cash bar, that fact should be stated openly.

Some top tips for hosting a Jack and Jill party are:

  • Be totally up front about the purpose of your party—to help defray your wedding costs. Don’t be coy. Guests should have the opportunity to decide for themselves if they want to participate. Be sure to tell them gifts aren’t expected.
  • Curb your expectations and be reasonable.  Don’t put a high price on the tickets. You’ll get a more positive response if you keep your price within your friends’ budgets.
  • Be classy and avoid falling into the cheap and tacky trap. The goal is for your guests to have fun. A theme might be the way to go. Use your imagination. Offer games and snacks, and conduct yourself like a proper host.

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5 Uncommon Wedding Party Attendants

Corrie on February 18, 2014


We’re all familiar with the traditional roles played by bridesmaids, flower girls, ring bearers, ushers, and a best man, but what does a Coin Bearer do? In honor of every couple tying the knot this month, here’s the scoop on  five unusual Wedding Party Attendants.

Coin Bearer
Particularly in Filipino wedding ceremonies, it’s traditional for a young boy to carry a pillow bearing 13 Unity Coins—a collection of gold and/or silver coins given to the bride by the groom during the ceremony. The coins, called arras or arrhae, are marked with meaningful symbols and can be treasured heirlooms.

Veil Sponsor
Another Filipino wedding tradition. During the ceremony, the Veil Sponsor drapes a veil to cover both groom and bride together, symbolizing his love and faithfulness.

Unity Sand Ceremony Sponsor
A relatively new , the Unity Sand Ceremony or sand ceremony involves glass containers—one each for bride and groom plus an extra empty vessel. During the wedding, the bride and groom pour their individual sands together into the empty vessel, signifying how their lives have entwined.

Cord Sponsor
During a traditional Filipino wedding,  the Cord Sponsor(s) lower a knotted cord over their heads of the bride and groom and leave it resting on their shoulders. The cord symbolizes their new combined life as a couple.

Candle Sponsor
Candle Sponsors are responsible for lighting the candles on the altar, usually at the beginning of the ceremony.

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Valentine’s Day Wedding Anniversary

Corrie on February 11, 2014

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies—Aristotle

Valentine’s Day (February 14)  is a very popular and romantic time for couples to tie the knot or renew their wedding vows. Why not? It is considered a day to celebrate love in all its forms.

Marrying for love hasn’t always been the case throughout recorded history. Even the concept of a romantic relationship between two people was uncommon until the twelfth century. Even then, many marriages were arranged for reasons ranging from financial gain to increased social status. To do one’s duty was the highest aspiration. As the twentieth century rolled on, marrying for love became the norm rather than the exception.

In the 21st century, as the modern definition of marriage continues to change and grow to become more inclusive, wedding ceremonies and wedding anniversaries continue to celebrate the theme of love.

Greeting Card Universe offers one of a kind Valentine’s Day Anniversary cards in many unique themes and designs so you can send a heartfelt message to your loved one on the most romantic day of the year. Got a little absent minded this year and forgot the date? No problem. Order on-line, get free in-store pick-up—usually in 1 hour—at most Target and Bartell Drug Stores.

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Bridesman and Groomsmaid

Corrie on February 3, 2014


National Weddings Month, with Valentine’s Day on the fourteenth, make February the most romantic time of the year! According to the US Census Bureau and Time.com, over 200,000 marriage proposals are made and on average, almost 6,000 couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day!

The tradition of wedding attendants—bridesmaids and groomsmen, maid/matron of honor and best man—has its roots in the distant past. Today, new non-traditional roles have become increasingly popular: the bridesman (a very good male friend of the bride) and the groomswoman or groomsmaid (a very good female friend of the groom). Ceremonies are often progressive than the past, allowing a bride and groom to stand at the altar supported by all their friends and favorite relations  regardless of gender.

We offers the following tips for groomsmaids and bridesmen:

  • Typically, the bridesman will be asked to wear a suit or tuxedo with some element, like a tie or boutonniere, that  ooordinates with the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses. A groomsmaid may be asked to wear a tailored suit to match the groomsmen. Be gracious in accepting the outfit chosen for you.
  • Smile and be your most charming self, especially during the reception. Remember, part of your role is to greet and entertain guests when the bride and groom are otherwise engaged.
  • Be helpful and stay friendly with the other attendants in your group.
  • Never be tardy and always cone prepared.

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12 Steps to Recovery

Corrie on January 28, 2014


Most 12 step programs run along similar principles, with certain elements tailored to fit the needs of people  sharing the same addiction—to alcohol, drugs, smoking, gambling, etc.

If you know someone who has an addiction, what can you do? The first step is Encouraging a Loved One to Get Help for Addiction.

As a friend or family member works hard to recover from an addiction and make a genuine life change, they should have the support and encouragement of loved ones to aid the healing process. What can you do to help?

Learn the language of addiction recovery so you’ll gain a better understanding.

Be patient because healing takes time and recovering from an addiction is a slow and steady process.

Listen when your loved one is ready to talk.

Talk to someone or get therapy or counseling yourself. Addiction affects the whole family and at the difficult beginning of the sobriety process, an addict is usually occupied with their own recovery, not your feelings.

When you want to acknowledge a loved one’s milestones on the road to recovery or a recovery anniversary or birthday, or give some encouraging words, Greeting Card Universe offers uncommon 12 Step Addiction Recovery Cards in a number of unique categories.

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Self-Improvement Makes People Feel Better

Corrie on January 22, 2014


People choose to have cosmetic surgery to change something about themselves—to correct defects caused by birth defects, trauma, cancer, aging, etc. or to improve self-esteem by fixing a personal flaw.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the most common cosmetic surgery procedures are breast augmentation or reduction, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, liposuction and facelifts.  In the United Stares, more than 14 million plastic surgery procedures are performed each year.

For some, a new year is the right time to start considering a new look. Making a New Year’s resolution for a makeover to look younger or slimmer is fairly common.

If you know someone who has recently done a little  self-improvement, send a unique and personalized Get Well/Feel Better – Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery card from Greeting Card Universe to give them your warmest wishes for their recovery. When the healing is done, give the gift of a smile with a Congratulations – Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery card. Choose from one of a kind designs, order on-line and we’ll mail your card the next business day!


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