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Spread love and joy on National Greeting Card Day with heartfelt messages and beautiful cards for all your loved ones.
Get your pens and creativity ready, because April 1 is National Greeting Card Day! This holiday has been celebrated since the early 1900s and was created to honor the art of sending handwritten notes and cards. It's a day to appreciate the power of words and thoughtful gestures, as well as the people who make our lives brighter with their heartfelt messages. So let's take some time on this special day to send a card to someone we care about, whether it's a friend, family member, or significant other. After all, there's no better feeling than making someone's day with a simple greeting card.
<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'>First Christmas Card</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1843, the first commercial Christmas card is produced in London, England by Sir Henry Cole, marking an important moment in the history of greeting cards.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1856</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>American Valentine Cards</div><div class='timeline-text'>Esther Howland, a Massachusetts artist, began producing elaborate handmade Valentine's Day Cards in 1856, popularizing the greeting card tradition in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1910</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hallmark Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Hall Brothers, who later changed their company name to Hallmark, started their business of mass-produced greeting cards in 1910.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1953</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Shoebox Cards</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1953, Hallmark introduced the Shoebox Cards line, offering humor-based cards contrasting traditional sentiment-based greetings.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>E-Cards Emergence</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the advent of the internet in the late 1980s, e-cards become a new medium for sending greetings, paving the way for a digital era of greeting cards.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Early 1900s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Greeting Card Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Greeting Card Day began being celebrated in the early 1900s as a day to appreciate the art of handwritten notes and cards.</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'>Create your own greeting cards</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make your own unique greeting cards for National Greeting Card Day! You can use various materials like paper, paint, markers, and stickers to create personalized cards for your loved ones.</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'>Send a surprise greeting card</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread some cheer by sending a surprise greeting card to a friend or family member on National Greeting Card Day. They will be touched by the gesture and it's a great way to show someone that you care.</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'>Visit a local card shop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support small businesses and visit a local card shop on National Greeting Card Day. You can browse through their selection of unique and handmade cards and maybe even find the perfect one to send to someone special.</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'>Organize a card-making party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family for a card-making party on National Greeting Card Day. You can provide materials and everyone can make their own cards to give or send out.</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'>Support a charity through card purchases</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many charities sell greeting cards as a way to raise funds. Celebrate National Greeting Card Day by purchasing cards from a charity of your choice and supporting a good cause while sending out well wishes to 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'>It's a special way to express ourselves</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Greeting cards allow us to communicate our feelings and thoughts in a heartfelt and thoughtful way. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just a simple note to say hello, sending a greeting card is a lovely way to show someone you care.</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'>They come in all shapes and sizes</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From humorous and clever to sentimental and heartfelt, there's a greeting card for every occasion. You can also choose from different sizes, colors, and designs to find the perfect card that fits your personality or the recipient's interests.</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'>They make great keepsakes</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Greeting cards are not only meant to be read once and then thrown away - they can also serve as wonderful keepsakes. They can be saved in photo albums or scrapbooks, reminding us of precious memories shared with loved ones.</p></div></div>
National Greeting Card Day is celebrated on April 1 every year. In 2024 National Greeting Card Day will occur on a Monday.
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