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Evidence suggests that the first Christmas card was sent from Michael Maier to King James 1 in 1611, with the message
“A greeting on the birthday of the Sacred King, to the most worshipful and energetic lord and most eminent James, King of Great Britain and Ireland, and Defender of the true faith, with a gesture of joyful celebration of the Birthday of the Lord, in most joy and fortune, we enter into the new auspicious year 1612”
However, this was a personal, one of a kind, exchange.
When sending a Birthday card to someone, ‘Happy Birthday’ never quite seems like enough. Have you ever been stuck for something more meaningful to add but gone blank? We’ve put together some ideas to help you write a special Birthday greeting and bring a smile to the lucky recipient.
Simple Birthday Messages
Keeping it casual and friendly: when you want to say more than Happy Birthday but don’t want to write an essay.
Examples:
Valentine's Day will soon be here and we've picked our favourite Valentine's Day cards to send to a loved one on 14th February to make them smile and feel loved.
The Best Valentine's Day Card for the Wife in your life
Valentine's Day Card - Wife - £4.25 including free delivery
We love this bright and cheerful card that is sure to bring a smile to your loved one on Valentine's Day. It can also be personalised with your wife's name to make it extra special.
The Best Valentine's Day Card for Husbands
Happy Chinese New Year!
Today is Chinese New Year and we are now in the Year of the Tiger which means new beginnings - let's hope that means an end to the pandemic and a new start for us all! Those born in the Year of the Tiger are considered to be confident, courageous and ambitious. But, what is your Chinese Zodiac sign and what does that supposedly say about you?
What is your Chinese Zodiac Sign?
RAT - 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
OX - 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009,
With the Christmas season coming to an end, Cards for Good Causes has launched a January Sale online to help raise further funds for charity including Alzheimer’s Society and Parkinson’s UK.
The sale includes both Charity Christmas cards and many beautiful gifts under £10. Charity Christmas card designs are from the 2021 collection so this is a last opportunity to buy some of the special designs from the year and support charity.
As a not-for-profit organisation, 100% of proceeds are given back to local and national charities - after operating costs, that’s at least 70p in every £1 taken from the sale of cards which is a much higher proportion than most other retailers. In the past ten years, Cards for Good Causes has given over £40 million to the charities it partners with. It represents more than 200 charities including Cancer Research, British Heart Foundation and RNLI as well as a number of small local charities.
The January Sale is now online here:&nb
If you’ve got an animal lover on your Christmas list this year, there are many little stocking fillers that would be perfect for them this season.
We’ve put together our personal favourites and also included the best Christmas gifts for pets themselves as we wouldn’t want them to miss out on a visit from Santa Paws:
The Best Gift for Cat Lovers
We love this beautiful cat mug from Ulster Weavers. The design really stands out and any cat lover would love to enjoy a lovely cuppa in this.
The Best Gift for Dog Lovers
The image on the front of a charity Christmas card always takes careful thought and consideration. In many cases, it could be the only communication you have with family and friends during the year so you want to get it right. For those special loved ones, you may well want to add a thoughtful, personal touch to show how much you care.
A personalised card can do just that and there are many beautiful designs to suit any lucky recipient. Here are our personal favourites:
The Best Traditional Personalised Christmas Card
Traditional Snow Globe Personalised Card - £4.25 including free delivery
We love this festive winter snow globe depicting a winter scene. It can be personalised with the
Check out our Christmas Gift Guide for 2021 and help to raise vital funds for charity.
View our Christmas Gift Guide here:
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The Christmas Countdown feels ever closer and that festive vibe is in many town centres. As shoppers start to prepare for the big day, there are so many Christmas options both online and on the high street but social responsibility and doing social good with the purchase of cards and gifts is becoming ever more important in today’s society.
Christmas cards in particular, have always been a large revenue stream for charities. Most shoppers will choose not only the card design but think about the charity that they are supporting. However, this year isn’t just about supporting charity, it’s about giving them a lifeline as many struggle to survive after the pandemic of the last few years. With everyone suffering during Covid times, it is inevitable that the charity sector would be hit very hard. With less disposable income, less fundraising events and less volunteers able to support them over the last few years, charities are really struggling at a time when they are needed more than
Check out our wide range of Charity Christmas Cards and help to raise vital funds for charity.
View our Charity Christmas Card Catalogue for 2021 here:
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CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARD CATALOGUE 2021
