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Say thank you with style this National Thank You Note Day - write heartfelt notes to show your appreciation and gratitude!
Celebrate National Thank You Note Day on December 26 and show some appreciation for the people in your life! This day was first proposed by a lady named Mary Brookhart in 1971, who believed that expressing thanks through writing letters was an important part of building relationships. It has since become an international holiday to recognize the importance of gratitude and kindness.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Proposal of National Thank You Note Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mary Brookhart proposed the idea of National Thank You Note Day to promote the practice of expressing gratitude through writing.</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'>Growth of the Holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>The concept gained popularity throughout the 1980s, with more people recognizing the importance of this practice in building relationships.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Format Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>Thank you notes began to take on new forms, like e-cards, reflecting technology's influence during this decade.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Thank You Note Day gained international recognition, highlighting a worldwide appreciation for expressing gratitude.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Digital Gratitude</div><div class='timeline-text'>Introduction of apps and digital platforms for creating and sending personalized thank you notes, making this tradition more accessible and innovative.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continuation of Tradition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Despite technological advancements, the traditional paper-based thank you note has retained its charm and importance, continuing the tradition of expressing gratitude in a personal way.</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'>Write a thank you note</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to write a heartfelt thank you note and express your gratitude to someone who deserves it. It doesn't have to be long, just genuine.</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 thank you card</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>For those special people in your life, send them a thoughtful thank you card with a personal message inside. They'll love it!</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'>Create a thank you video</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>For those who are tech savvy, create a fun and creative video thanking the person for everything they have done for you. Upload it to YouTube or share it on social media.</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'>Host a thank you party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family and host a thank you party where everyone takes turns expressing their gratitude to one another. It's sure to bring lots of smiles.</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'>Write a song</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Whether it's for yourself or for someone else, writing a song about appreciation is an amazing way to show your gratitude during National Thank You Note Day.</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'>Thank You Notes Show Gratitude</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sending a thank you note is a great way to show your appreciation and gratitude for someone who has done something special for you. It's a thoughtful gesture that shows the recipient just how much their kindness means to you.</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'>Writing Thank You Notes Strengthens Connections</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Taking the time to write out a meaningful thank you note is a great way to strengthen relationships with loved ones or build new connections with colleagues, friends, and strangers. It's a powerful reminder of how we are able to rely on and depend on others in our lives.</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'>Receiving Thank You Notes Is Uplifting</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>It can be hard not to feel cheered up when receiving a thank you note! Knowing that someone took the time out of their day to express gratitude and acknowledgment is a wonderfully uplifting feeling that will stay with them for days or even weeks afterwards.</p></div></div>
National Thank You Note Day is celebrated on December 26 every year. In 2024, the holiday falls on a Thursday.
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