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Top Picks for Greetings

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Top Holiday Picks for Christmas paper cards and ecards - Christmas Frog Card, Sparkle and Shine Greeting Card, Happy Holidays Penguin Card, Holiday Candles Card

The holiday season is all about connecting with your family and friends and what better way to share some cheer than by sending a special greeting. You can plan ahead and send a paper card, be creative and print your cards at home or be spontaneous and email the perfect greeting. Here are some of our holiday top picks:

1.  Merry Mistletoad Talking Card– This ecard is all about the fun. Share some extra merry with all your family and friends by letting this mistletoad say what you type in the voice you choose. Be creative with your messaging and send it more than once this holiday season!

2.  A Touch of Christmas Magic Ecard – This popular card creates a magical experience for the recipient by letting them click through the beautiful imagery to unveil a heartfelt Christmas message. It’s a great choice for any time.

3.  Sparkles and Snowflakes Season’s Greetings Card – This festive card is another great selection when you want to plan ahead and you have a special photo to share with your family and friends.

4.  Christmas Joy Printable Card – Special wishes for love, peace and joy make this holiday card a top pick. Easily created and printed from your home computer and personalizable with a photo and messaging, it’s a perfect solution for last minute needs.

5.  Find a Store Near You – Make the holiday season merry and bright with upbeat, cute-as-can-be cards–find them at a retailer near you.

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Season’s Greetings

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Season's Greetings Snowflake Wishes Ecard

‘Tis the season for party-going, mistletoe-ing, carol-singing, smile-bringing, cookie-baking and memory-making. In the spirit of opening your hearts and homes to family and friends this holiday, think about some special ways you can brighten the season for those around you. Here are some simple things you can do:

  • Be a Secret Santa to someone who might not otherwise receive a gift.
  • Take a shopping break and invite your friends over for some cookies and hot chocolate.
  • Include a personal note in your Christmas card to let people know that they are in your thoughts.
  • Volunteer at a homeless shelter or food bank.
  • Offer to babysit for a couple so that they can get a night out or do some shopping.
  • Think outside the gift box and give the “gift of presence” by spending time with family and friends.

View: Snowflake Wishes ecard from American Greetings

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Holiday Promotion

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Season's Greetings! Holiday Moodboard

The shopping season is officially here and what better way to get a jump start on your list than by buying your holiday cards now. There are hundreds of great designs that range from classic to contemporary – you’re sure to find the perfect card to personalize with a message or photo.

In the mood board:  Knit Snowy Owls Card.

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An Attitude of Gratitude…

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Send some thanks everyday - Seasonal Fall and Thanksgiving cards and ecards - fall leaves, pumpkins and sweet potatoes

It’s Thanksgiving eve and most likely you’re in the middle of preparations for tomorrow’s big meal.  As hectic as this day can be, try to take some time out to focus on what you’re grateful for this year.  Whether it’s family, friends, a job or simply having a long weekend, an attitude of gratitude can have some real benefits.  Research has proven that being thankful for even the simple things in life makes you healthier and happier.  And your positivity can have a ripple effect, making those around you feel great too.  It will definitely put some extra happy in your Thanksgiving!

View:  Life’s Gifts ecard, from American Greetings and Kathy Davis Everyday Card Set .

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Fowl Play – Let’s Talk Turkey!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Turkey Day is almost here, so it’s time to start training for those important Thanksgiving traditions.  First, get those arms in shape for all the passing you’re going to be doing:  left, right, left, right—you’ve got to keep that turkey platter moving around the table!  And while you could work off some calories and make room for dessert by passing the ol’ pigskin around in the backyard, it’s more likely you’re going to join millions of armchair quarterbacks and watch other folks make the passes.  That’s right—it’s football time, one of the greatest Thanksgiving traditions of all!  Your job’s not done, though.  After all, you’ll still need to pass the remote, drinks, snacks, leftovers…so get training!

View:  Fowl Play Talking Card> from American Greetings

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Thanksgiving Thoughts

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Thanksgiving Moodboard

Leaves are quickly falling from the trees, the weather is cooler and squirrels are busy gathering nuts — it doesn’t seem possible that November is already here!  And most likely, you are probably thinking about your to-do list for the upcoming holiday season.  Thanksgiving is just weeks away and there is planning, decorating, cooking and cleaning to be done.  But before everythings gets too hectic, take some time this Thanksgiving season to reflect on the year and to share all that you’re  grateful for with family and friends, either in a card or when you gather around the table on that special day.  It will make all the work worth it!

In the mood board:  Hand-Painted Thanksgiving card from American Greetings

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Happy Halloween Everyone!

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Moodboard: The magic of Halloween Ecards and the history of the Halloween Costume and Pumpkin Carving.

It’s Halloween — time to light your pumpkins and put out the candy for those trick-or-treaters!  Have you ever wondered how those customs came about?  Well, it seems the tradition of trick-or-treating is similar to the practice of  “souling” during the Middle Ages.  Common in England and Ireland, poor folk would go door-to-door on Hallowmas or what is now known as All Saints Day begging for food  in return for prayers for the dead.  As for pumpkin carving, it is believed that it began with the celtic custom of carving turnips into lanterns as a way to remember the souls held in purgatory.  As immigrants from Ireland and Scotland came to North America in the mid-1800’s, the pumpkin became a much better substitute for carving because it was softer and larger – so, happy carving and have a frightfully fun night!  A special note to all of our American Greetings’ friends and their families who continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, you are in our thoughts this holiday.

View the magical ecard:  Fall’s Magic Spell ecard from American Greetings

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Scare Up the Happy

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Frightfully fun Halloween ecards - cute ghosts, goblins and scary scenes

Time for apple bobbin’, haunted houses and goblin fun!  This festive holiday is perfect for letting your imagination go wild!   Whether you’re conjuring up costumes, carving pumpkins or surprising trick or treaters, there are lots of ways to channel your Halloween spirit.  Planning a party?  Get out your cauldron and stir up a little eye of newt, wing of bat and fresh apple cider for a brew that’s bound to be a monster hit.  And be sure to remember all the mummies and daddies, ghoulfriends and boogie men with our frightfully fun ecards today.

View: Scare Up the Happy ecard from American Greetings

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Happy Owloween

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Happy Halloween - fun and spooky ecards to celebrate the season.

Whooo’s thinking about Halloween?  It’s just 14 days away and it’s time to wrap up your planning – stock up on that candy, put out those ghosts and goblins and make your final decision on a costume that’s perfect for this frightful night!  And don’t forget to share some of that spooky fun with family and friends.  Whether you’re having a party, going to one or simply handing out candy this holiday, be sure to send, email or post a great card to make your favorite people smile.

View:  Happy Owloween! Talking Card from American Greetings

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Special Birthday Wishes

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Happy Birthday

Make a wish and blow out your candles!  Have you ever wondered how that birthday ritual began?  Well, it turns out it has been around for a long, long time.  According to historians, the ancient Greeks believed that the flames and smoke of candles had the magical power to deliver prayers and wishes to their moon goddess, Artemis.  They even baked round cakes to symbolize the moon and the candles were added to depict the reflected moonlight.  The Germans, who were arguably the first to celebrate children’s birthdays, also used a large candle in the center of a cake to symbolize “the light of life”.  Through the years, this tradition has held strong, so whether you’re sending or making good wishes…WISH BIG!

View: Special Birthday Wishes ecard from American Greetings

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Welcome Fall

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Fall cards and photos

Crimson leaves, apple cider, crisp breezes, and your favorite pair of blue jeans – Happy Fall!  There are so many great things to do in the fall like picking apples, carving pumpkins, watching football with some homemade chili simmering on the stove and jumping into a just-raked pile of leaves.  And because the outdoor colors are so perfect, you may want to think about taking that family photo for your Christmas card. The possibilities are endless so, get out there and enjoy the season because you know it won’t be long before “Old Man Winter” is whistling through your windows!

View: The Latest Bull Talking Card from American Greetings

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Anniversary Wishes

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Lovely Anniversary ecards and cards - cake, flowers, dog kisses, and people

Whether you’ve been married just one year or 28 years, your wedding day anniversary is an occasion to be remembered and celebrated. There are so many ways to let your special someone know you love them today as much as you did on your wedding day. Pick out the perfect card, send flowers or give a gift.  Even better, you can take a little time out of your busy schedules to plan something fun together.  It could be a date at the place you first met or just a quiet evening reminiscing at home as you play back the video and look through your albums. It will be time well-spent, promise!

In the mood board: Puppy Kisses Talking Card from American Greetings

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Humor For Any Occasion

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Cute, funny pet cards

Unleash a laugh with the untamed humor of our wild and woolly commentators!  Created with animal lovers in mind, these new ecards from American Greetings are easy to email and perfect to post to Facebook. Send your family and friends a little chuckle with these fresh, fun, and did we mention, FREE new ecards.  No sacred cows here, just the unbridled truth about life and work and having fun.  From yaks and wallabies, to the sublime and ridiculous, we’ve got you covered.

Send some fun: “Thanks For The Smile! Ecard (Postcard) from American Greetings

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Birthday Joy

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Sweet Birthday Cards!

Birthdays are such a special time to let friends and family know you’re thinking of them. The smallest gestures, from a phone call to a sweet cupcake, can truly make someone’s day. It’s so easy to take a few minutes and send a card in the mail, include one in an email, or even post one to Facebook. It’s all about making someone smile on their birthday, and knowing that you helped spread some of the joy is an awesome feeling!

In the moodboard: Birthday Joy ecard from American Greetings

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Grandparents Day Wishes

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Grandparent's Day ecards!

You may know them as Bema or Mum-mum, PaPa or just, Gramps, but this Sunday is the day to celebrate all that’s wonderful about your grandparents. Take some time to reflect on what makes them so special.  Perhaps, it’s the stories they tell of the good ol’ days or the delicious treats waiting for you when you visit or how they always seem to say “yes” when you know the answer should be “no”.  And maybe, it’s just how they make you feel—yep, like you’re the most important person in the whole world. Tell us what you love about your grandparents—we’d love to hear from you!

Click here to view this sweet ecard: Have A Special Grandparents Day Ecard from American Greetings

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