Greeting cards have been around for many years. It is one of the best things to resort to when people are at a loss for words or when they lack the guts to say what they truly feel.

 

Whether for Christmas or for a birthday, greeting cards always have a special way of sending a message of love or simple greetings. These cards do not fail to make someone smile or express consolation during events of grief and sorrow.

 

Surely, greeting cards can be given anytime of the year, on any occasion. But with all the events and holidays celebrated day after day, have you ever wondered which occasion or event is most recognized by the number of greeting cards sent?

 

Well, here is a top ten “this-event-calls-for-a-greeting-card” list:

 

10. Get Well Soon

 

Brighten someone’s lonesome day in the hospital with a get well soon card!

 

A friend or a relative who just suffered from a serious illness or who underwent surgery will feel better if you give them a card that offers wishes for a fast recovery. It is amazing how a simple piece of folded paper can make a patient smile and forget whatever pain he or she is experiencing.

 

What’s even better about this card is that it is not limited to your nearest and dearest. Rather, it can be given to a colleague or to a superior who has been “missing in action” because of illness.

 

9. Thank You

 

How do you repay someone for all the thoughtful things and favors they have done for you? Well, perhaps you can express your deepest gratitude by sending a thank you card.

 

Thanking someone is gesture of saying that you truly appreciate all of their favors and efforts. Regardless if it is for material gift, a favor or a thoughtful gesture, a thank you card is one of the best ways to show someone how sincerely grateful you are for everything.

 

8. Congratulations on your Graduation

 

For a kid who will go up the stage alone during an academic achievement, a congratulatory card coming from a parent who lives abroad will mean everything. Expressing just how proud you are of your child’s achievement can never be replaced even with the shiniest medal.

 

A congratulatory card is also a great way of letting the kid know how happy you are that their hard work has paid off. This card can serve as an inspiration for the kid to continue pursuing his or her dreams.

 

7. I’m Sorry

 

These simple words are also perhaps the two most difficult words to say to anyone. Whether it is a simple lie or horrible words thrown, sorry is sometimes really not enough to say just how deeply regretful you are for the awful things that you’ve done.

 

So, when you lack the courage to say “I’m Sorry,” try sending this card and see how it can help you rebuild a broken relationship.

 

6. I love you

 

Saying I love you through a card may sound old fashioned. But there is really nothing like the feeling of getting a card that sends words of love and admiration. It is even better when coupled with chocolates or flowers!

 

Saying I love you with a card shows your romantic side. It lets the person know that you are sincere and true. It shows that you took the time out of your busy schedule to write to your special someone about how special they are to you.

 

5. Friendship

 

 

 

If you have a friend who you have not seen for a long time, perhaps you should send them a friendship card.

 

This card is a simple way of saying how much you value your friendship. It is also a good way to check up on how your friend is doing. Slip in some pictures of you together to let your friend know that you miss their presence.

 

Apart from this, a friendship card also lets your friend know that although you two are worlds apart, your friendship can never be broken.

 

4. Anniversary

 

Another year of marriage always calls for a celebration! This card is the perfect way of congratulating a couple, and at the same time, it gives you the chance to give your wishes to the couple.

 

Husbands and wives usually exchange greeting cards on their wedding anniversary to commemorate the years of their blissful togetherness.

 

3. Condolences

 

A funeral is one of the very few occasions that people wish they didn’t have to attend. But as they say, death is an inevitable part of life.

 

When you are just at loss for words to express just how sorry you are, a simple sympathy card will do. Condolence cards can best express your thoughts and feelings regarding the loss of someone, and send a soothing message to the relatives of the deceased.

 

2. Christmas

 

Send your Yuletide greetings to a friend or a family who lives far from you with Christmas cards.

 

Much like Christmas trees and Santa Claus, sending Christmas cards is an essential part of the holidays. The entire season would not seem complete without the red and glittering cards displayed on top of the chimney.

 

Sending Christmas cards is a simple way of saying that you wish for the person’s presence and remember them during this special time of the year.

 

1. Birthday

 

You guessed it right! Birthday cards take the number one spot in the “this-event-calls-for-a-greeting-card” list.

 

Why? An obvious reason is that birthdays are celebrated every day in every part of the world.

 

A birthday card is also a part of the birthday tradition. Just like a gift and the cake, giving someone a birthday card is a way of showing that you are glad that the celebrant is continuing year after year.

 

 

 

A birthday card is also a wonderful way of saying just how happy you that the celebrant gets another year of life and blessings.

 

Birthday cards are also the best gift to give someone who already has everything.