Kindness Never Goes Out of Style

February 13th-19th is Random Acts of Kindness Week, when many people, groups, businesses, and communities around the globe try to make the world a better place by showing kindness to others. “How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.” —William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice How … Read more

Some Women Love Getting Carded: Finding Perfect Bridesmaid Cards

If your beau has popped the question and the wedding planning is underway, it’s your turn to pop the question to your soon-to-be bridesmaids. Unlike engagement and formal invitation cards, bridesmaids cards are individual bridal party invitations that are designed just for you and your special, select group. Your bridesmaids-to-be will save and cherish their … Read more

The only way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2012

Valentine’s Day is your opportunity to celebrate love, whether you are in a relationship already, or not. Whether you are celebrating the unconditional love you receive from your friends and family members, or you are celebrating the romantic love in your life, you are celebrating the same thing. Love is the most powerful energy known … Read more

10 Facts About Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day (February 14th) is quickly approaching. In the past, sweethearts exchanged tokens of affection such as little  gifts, chocolates, flowers, and pretty cards. Today, Valentine’s Day has grown to encompass not just romantic love, but love of every kind including family members and friends. In honor of the holiday that celebrates all the most … Read more

Tu B’Shevat

In 2012, the Jewish holiday Tu B’Shevat, also known as the New Year for Trees, Tu’ Bshvat, and Tu’ Bishvat,  begins on Tuesday, February 7th. “And when ye shall come into the land, and shall have planted all manner of trees for food, then ye shall count the fruit thereof as uncircumcised: three years shall … Read more

G’day on Australia Day

Commemorating the First Fleet arriving at Sydney Cove in 1788, Australia Day is Australia’s national day, taking place each year on January 26. In every territory and state, Australia Day is an official public holiday. This is the joy-inspiring day That gave these blessings to our lot Then let us share the social rites Join … Read more

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed – we hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.” —–Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill establishing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as … Read more

Chinese New Year 2012 The Year Of The Dragon

Chinese New Year follows the lunar calendar and celebrates the beginning of the new year according to the cycles of the moon. Chinese families all across the world find Chinese New Year to be the most important holiday of the year. The holiday includes activities like gift giving, eating symbolic foods, having big family reunions … Read more

Looking Forward to the New Year

Stay yet, my friends, a moment stay – Stay till the good old year, So long companion of our way, Shakes hands, and leaves us here. Oh stay, oh stay, One little hour, and then away. —A Song for New Year’s Eve, William Cullen Bryant The Greeting Card Universe family wants to thank all our … Read more