Greeting cards are the best way to express yourself and your emotions. Cards for sending greetings are the ultimate way of telling someone special that you care. A greeting card says much more than a few words for you.
Sending and receiving a greeting card does not require any special occasion. You can send them anytime, anywhere.
These days, online greeting cards are proving a popular choice. People all over the world are exchanging greetings within a few clicks.
The origin of Greeting cards
The tradition of sending greeting cards to friends and family can be traced back to the mid1800s. Initially greeting cards were sent by the elite to share their private messages. They were hand-made cards and were quite expensive. With the introduction of worlds first postage stamp in 1840, greeting cards gained immense popularity. By 1850 printers and manufacturers hired the talented artists and incepted the idea of designing affordable greeting cards for the public.
The worlds oldest greeting card was made in 1400s. It was a Valentines Card and is preserved in the British Museum. Until 1700s Valentines greeting cards and New Year greeting cards were...