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National Greeting Card Day 2023: Date, History and Types Of Card You Can Send

The tradition of sending greeting cards is centuries old. It originated with the ancient Chinese, who would exchange New Year's greetings.

By Sanya Oberoi
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National Greeting Card Day

National Greeting Card Day 2023: National Greeting Card Day is observed annually on April 1, and we cannot wait to send a card in its honour. Greeting cards are a considerate and endearing way to let loved ones know you’re thinking of them.

HISTORY OF NATIONAL GREETING CARD DAY

The tradition of sending greeting cards is centuries old. It originated with the ancient Chinese, who would exchange New Year’s greetings. Early Egyptians exchanged pleasantries on papyrus scrolls, and shortly thereafter, greeting cards made of handmade paper were traded in Europe. Germans were the first to use woodcuts to print New Year’s greeting cards. Europeans were also exchanging Valentine’s Day greeting cards by the middle of the 15th century. In fact, the earliest Valentine may be found in the British Museum. The letter was composed by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his imprisoned wife, Bonne of Armagnac.

By the 1950s, the greeting card had transitioned from a handmade, costly gift to a cost-effective method of communication, as a result of advancements in printing technology and decreased shipping costs. This was followed by new trends such as the creation of Christmas cards in London. Companies such as Marcus Ward & Co, Goodall, and Charles Bennett began mass-producing greeting cards and employed renowned illustrators such as Kate Greenaway and Walter Crane.

Greeting cards have continued to evolve and become more readily available and accessible since then. They are now available in a variety of musical and electronic genres. National Greeting Card Day is a day to celebrate these endearing miniature works of art that have become synonymous with wishing loved ones well.

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NATIONAL GREETING CARD DAY ACTIVITIES

Send a holiday card

Send one or more greeting cards to your loved ones on National Greeting Card Day. There is a greeting card for every occasion, whether it be a special event or a simple well-wishes.

Create a holiday card

There is nothing comparable to a handcrafted greeting card. Take some time, gather your writing instruments (or art supplies, if you’re artistic) and create a greeting card for someone.

Locate a greeting card.

We receive and send numerous greeting cards throughout our lifetimes. Explore your past by searching for any old greeting cards you may have received.

5 TYPES OF HOLIDAY CARDS YOU MAY SEND

Standard

A rectangular, folded greeting card printed on card stock with a message.

Photo

This contains a photo selected by the submitter.

Musical

When opened, these cards play music or sounds.

Electronic

E-cards are typically email-based flashcards.

Pop-ups

These cards feature an image or illustration that appears upon opening.

NATIONAL GREETING CARD DAY DATES

Year Date Day
2023 April 1 Saturday
2024 April 1 Monday
2025 April 1 Tuesday
2026 April 1 Wednesday
2027 April 1 Thursday

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