Sending greeting cards can be traced all the way back to Ancient China. Then, it was wishes for a prosperous new year. The tradition of greeting cards then moved to the early Egyptians. When you look into the history of exchanging greeting cards, you will see that by the early 1400’s, cards were being exchanged all over Europe.
So now that we are in the 21st century, are greeting cards still relevant? I say, “Yes!” I think we can all agree that it is a wonderful feeling when we go to our mailbox and instead of bills we find an elegant card sending us well wishes. Whether it is your birthday, anniversary or just because, receiving a card is always a pleasant surprise.
Greeting cards make the recipient feel cared for and wanted, loved and appreciated. Knowing you are a thought on someone’s mind is such a great feeling. But, giving greeting cards can also leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling. It is awesome to know with this small gesture you can make someone’s day.
In these days with texting and emails, the personal side of things sometimes get forgotten. Take the time to make someone in your life feel extra special by sending them a greeting card.
Good stuff. Interesting to learn the story behind it all.
I still like getting cards. Some of them can be really nice looking.
Wow who knew it was such a long-held and far-reaching tradition? So neat to hear the history.
So glad you wrote this article. YES, greeting cards are still relevant. They are what a lot of people who are far from their families or live-alone look forward to.
It truly is such a nice feeling when you get a card in the mail! It warms my heart every time.
There are so many occasions to celebrate—why not get festive throughout the year?!
Giving cards really does make you feel great. It’s like giving your recipient a hug! I always leave the post office smiling.
YES so often people get swept up in their phones and the impersonal side of life. The world is more than a screen!!
I could not agree more—sending and getting cards is something that will never go out of style.
I love that Birthday Card!! The Gallery Collection has such beautiful cards! Anyone would feel delighted to receive them.
I like cards, but make sure it’s appropriate. Don’t send me something unless it’s from the heart.
Cards really do make you feel involved in someone’s life. Such a simple, gentle way to send warm wishes to loved ones.
It’s still better to hold a physical card than just to see an email.
I enjoy getting a real card in the mail. They are so pretty and put a smile on my face.
I save the cards I get. I cherish them.
I agree, it’s so nice to see an envelope in the mailbox that is personal – not a bill or an ad.
At least your company is helping keep the cost of a card down. Your assortment boxes are a bargain.
I refuse to pay $4 or $5 for one card in the store.
Thanks for the history of cards. My nephews and nieces love getting real mail even in this age of email. Maybe it’s because I usually tuck in a dollar? I’d like to think it’s the interesting card as well as the money.
Greeting cards are not old-fashioned. They will never go out of style although the style of the cards may change. I am not a fan of the X-rated cards I see in my supermarket.
What would a birthday be without a bunch of birthday cards waiting in your mailbox? Pretty boring, I think. One downer is the price of stamps – I heard they’re going up again.
My husband leaves it up to me to remember all the cards we need to send to friends & family. He’ll sign them without a fuss, as long as I don’t send him to the store to buy them.
I’m surprised about the Chinese and the Egyptian angle in the history of greeting cards. I thought they made paper just for official documents.
Greeting cards will always be relevant. I think the internet has actually made people appreciate the cards more. Often, people will just get a Facebook message or email, but it doesn’t mean nearly as much as taking time and money to pick out a nice card that you can hold.
I think if you want to stand out from the crowd, sending a greeting card can you help do that. These days everyone emails everything. To find a holiday card or any type of greeting card in your mailbox (and not a bill or soemthign that make you do more work) is such a pleasant surprise.