Greeting Cards – The Face of Million Hearts!!

The right medium to express

“Happiness quite unshared can scarcely be called happiness; it has no taste” – These wise and selective

words from a famous English Poet from the 19th Century signifies the joy of sharing one’s happy feelings

with others.And it is only natural for a Poet to let their heart’s feelings to be transformed into a beautiful

garland of words. However, a common man with similar feelings to share will look for help to express to

his dear ones. Thanks to the creative makers of Greeting Cards, these common men are now able to

express a thousand words from the bottom of their heart!!

For all occasions

The history of Greeting Card traces its way back to Ancient Chinese when messages of good will was

exchanged between people to celebrate the New Year. This mode of expression of wishing one another

gained popularity in Europe by 15th Century when paper came into existence and gradually evolved into

what the present day World knows as “Greeting Card”. The popularity for Greeting Cards in the last 50

years has exponentially multiplied that it is being looked at as one of the lucrative businesses. Money

apart, people are more than happy to spend on cards, for their need of expressing their feelings, is

absolutely satisfied by Greeting cards. Visit a Greeting cards shop these days and there are cards

beautifully designed and written literally for all occasions!!

E-greetings- Not only Electronic but Eco-Friendly as well

Even a 5 year old kid in the present generation is aware of the E-greetings for they too eagerly await an e-

card on their birthdays from their relatives and friends. The advancement in Information Technology (IT)

has in the past decade brought in a totally different dimension to the greetings in the form of music along

with the e-card and the list of numerous other features added to the E-greetings seem to be ever-growing.

Features apart, the evolution of the digital age has mainly contributed to saving the trees that in turn has a

positive impact on Global Warming. And these precious memories from the dear ones are easy to store in

the electronic medium than trying to preserve them carefully when given a physical hard copy. In spite of

the various benefits that an E-greeting can bring about, there are still those vast majorities who attain the

sense of satisfaction only when they can feel the same in their hands – There, that’s good news for the

Greeting Card Manufacturers!!

Brings back the nostalgic memories

“It is strange how we hold on to the pieces of the past while we wait for our futures.” – Ally Condie, an

American Novelist, wonders how we cling on to our past memories when we really have to work towards

our future. Maybe she is right that one has to move on with life. But, looking at the brighter side of the

nostalgic memories, one has to always remember that we Humans are emotional and most of the times, it

is these emotional feelings that inspire us to do greater things. A sweet memory from the past could

kindle your thoughts to get back to dear ones or achieve things that could be of great significance. And

without a doubt, Greeting Cards could be one of those things that people from any age group would love

to preserve for life and relish the nostalgic feelings that it can bring back, fresh into their minds!!

One Card could be a life-changer!!

Birthdays used to be the most common occasion for which greeting cards were made. But, with the

widespread recognition for Valentine’s Day and love in the air among the young hearts, Valentine

greeting cards have taken the front seat. Guys and girls try to pick the best card of the lot to win over their

loved ones. So, one would never know – A greeting card could change one’s life for good!!

Thanking your near and dear ones

“Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that

feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse”– Thanksgiving day is not only limited to thanking

the Almighty for all the happiness and comfort in one’s life, but also to thank fellow humans associated in

one’s life for all the support offered to them.

In this present day busy world, People are so pre-occupied with one’s own comfort and ambitions that

they tend to give little importance to the feelings of their dear ones. And given the challenges in one’s life

at present, none can be blamed as well. However, to make for the lost friendship, make it a habit to send

them a greeting card to let them know that they are still in your life – It would definitely be worth to

experience the positive impact it could bring out in a relationship!!