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Gather up your friends for a fun night of card playing on Card Playing Day - it's the perfect excuse to have some good old-fashioned competitive fun!
Get ready to shuffle the cards and put your poker face on for Card Playing Day on Dec. 28! This day celebrates the timeless game of cards, which has been around for centuries. Whether it's a friendly game of Go Fish or a high-stakes game of Texas Hold 'Em, card playing is a great way to spend quality time with friends and family. It's also said that card playing can help improve cognitive skills such as memory, problem solving, and decision making. So gather your favorite people together and get ready for some good old fashioned card playing fun!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>9th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Playing Cards</div><div class='timeline-text'>Playing cards were invented in ancient China during the Tang dynasty. They were often used for fortune-telling and gambling games.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1377</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cards Reach Europe</div><div class='timeline-text'>Playing cards are believed to have reached Europe in the late 14th century, likely brought by Marco Polo or other traders.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1480</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cards Become Popular</div><div class='timeline-text'>With advancements in print technology, particularly the invention of the printing press, playing cards gained popularity across Europe.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1832</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Poker Invented</div><div class='timeline-text'>The game of Poker, a famous card game that is still widely played today, was invented in America, adding to the popularity of card playing.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1843</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bicycle Cards Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Bicycle Card Company was established, which went on to become one of the most famous playing card manufacturers in the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Poker Boom</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Series of Poker gained massive media attention, leading to a huge increase in interest in card games, especially poker.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play a card game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There are so many card games to choose from, you won't know where to start. From solitaire to poker, bridge, or rummy, you can find a card game that suits your style.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own cards</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bring out your inner artist and make your own cards. Whether it's a card game to play or a personalized greeting card, the possibilities are endless.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go to a casino</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you're feeling lucky, why not head to the casino and try your luck at blackjack or other popular card games. Just make sure to set a budget before you go.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Hold a tournament</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family for a friendly card playing tournament. Set up different rounds of play with different card games and have the winner of each round advance.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play online</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>With so many websites dedicated to playing cards, you can now play all your favorite card games online, with no need for physical cards. You can even find tournaments online if you want to compete against others.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Card games offer social interaction</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Playing card games with family and friends is a great way to bond. It's also an incredibly fun activity, as it encourages people to come together, communicate, strategize and laugh! Plus, card playing can be a stimulating way of introducing young children to basic math concepts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Card games provide exercise for the brain</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Just because you're having fun doesn't mean you're not learning something too! Card games like solitaire or rummy encourage problem solving, critical thinking skills and logical deductions. It helps keep your mind sharp in a fun and engaging way!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Card games are easy to learn</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No matter what type of card game you choose to play - from classic children's games like Go Fish and Old Maid to more complex strategy games like Poker and Bridge - they all have fairly simple rules that are quick to pick up. So even if you've never played before, you won't have any trouble getting right into the action!</p></div></div>
Card Playing Day is celebrated on December 28 every year. In 2024 Card Playing Day will occur on a Saturday.
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