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 […] Continue Reading »
Today we are celebrating two holidays. First, Happy Thanksgiving! And no, we’re not early — it’s Canadian Thanksgiving! The concept of a day of gratitude can be traced all the way back to 1578 for our neighbors to the north, but the idea was formalized in 1872, when the […] Continue Reading »
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 […] Continue Reading »
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 […] Continue Reading »
The weather is getting cooler and the leaves are just starting to change, which means Fall is about to make her grand entrance. The first day of Fall came last weekend on Saturday, September 22, and if you happened to be out celebrating a wedding that day, chances are it’s probably […] Continue Reading »
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 […] Continue Reading »
L’Shanah Tovah—To a Good Year! Our best wishes to you and yours for a happy, healthy year as we celebrate Rosh Hashanah. This holiday, which literally means “Head of the Year,” is the Jewish New Year. The two-day celebration that began at sundown last night also marks the beginning […] Continue Reading »
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 […] Continue Reading »
Today is Patriot Day, a time to remember the tragic events of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This solemn day honors not only the nearly 3,000 innocent victims who lost their lives, but also those who heroically rushed to help. In New York City, the National September 11 […] Continue Reading »
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 […] Continue Reading »
