Messages travel in the blink of an eye in the technology driven world we live in today. We send texts, DMs, and use emojis. However, there is something special about receiving a handwritten card. That is the magic of Send a Card to a Friend Day.
This special day asks us to put our digital devices aside and make an effort to express our feelings through written words. More importantly, we take the time to reconnect with the people that mean the most to us.
What Is Send a Card to a Friend Day?
On Send a Card to a Friend Day people send a card to their friends to celebrate a special day and show their appreciation.
The card doesn’t have to be a beautifully designed or an expensive one. It can be a printed card or a blank card with a message. It can be a silly card, or a card with an inspirational quote. The most important thing is to make the effort to put a smile on someone’s face.
Compared to a text message, getting a card is more personal. Seeing that someone put in the effort to get a card can leave a lasting impression.
When is Send a Card to a Friend Day Celebrated?
Every year, Send a Card to a Friend Day is celebrated on February 7.
In mid-winter, people often feel the blues and stress easily. It may help brighten their day to get a card.
Why Sending Cards Still Maters Today
In today’s world of modern technology, getting a card in the mail might feel like a relic from the past. The reason that sending a card means so much is because of the physical effort that is displayed.
Here are reasons why Send a Card to a Friend Day is important:
- Cards are physical items that you can hold.
- Cards take time to create.
- Cards can be kept as a reminder.
- Cards can feel like a hug.
- Cards can be bonded over.
- Cards can make someone feel important.
These are just a few of many reasons why receiving a card can put a smile on someone’s face for a very long time!
Why a card can mean so much to someone
A card can seem small and unimportant. The impact that a card can have is different for many people.
A card can help someone feel less lonely.
A card may help brighten someone’s day.
A card can help an old friend hold onto a memory.
On Send a Card to a Friend Day, cheering someone up is as easy as using the right words. A positive sentence can change the trajectory of any given day.
Friendship card messages.
Sure, many people feel the impulse to send a friendship card, yet feel remorse and reluctance due to the possibility that their words will fail to evoke the right emotion and meaning. The good news is that the card you send can be a simple as a short message. You don’t have to worry about how good the message is.
Here’s a card message and ideas to choose from:
- Thank your friend for being an awesome friend.
- Recall a moment you two once shared and point it out.
- Remind a friend of their importance and value.
- Tell your friend, they can do it, if they are feeling low or down.
- A positive sentence can change the process of any given day.
- You can just say, “I was thinking about you”.
- Use words that are easy to understand.
Honest words always matter more.
Send a Card to a Friend Day
It can be any card you choose, or any card that illustrates your friendship.
Here is a list I put together as a good starting point.
- Cards with their own message – Awesome and sweet.
- Cards that are funny – Great for friends that are happy and cheerful.
- Cards that say thanks – Cards to show that they are appreciated.
- Cards that give encouragement – For a friend that is facing any battles of life.
- Cards that are created with their own hands. – Cards that are unique and full of creativity.
Each has a personal quality message within it. It’s up to you to bring your sense of style and what fits to send.—
Ways to Celebrate Send a Card to a Friend Day
There is no reason to complicate the celebration of Send a Card to a Friend Day.
The following suggestions are a good place to start:
- Mail a card to someone you know
- Leave a card in a coworker’s bag
- Mail a card to several friends
- Assist kids in making cards for their friends
- Buy cards from small businesses
Making a positive impact can start with just one card.
Send a Card to People Outside Your Circle
You don’t have to have an inside joke or a deep friendship to send someone a card. Any of the following people might appreciate a little mail:
- Your elderly neighbors
- Any of your teachers or coaches
- A nurse or doctor
- A friend you don’t see often
- Someone who seems to be lonely
A little bit of kindness can go a long way. One card can make someone feel good.
Cards Are Special
There are so many ways to talk with people today, but so many of those things disappear after you send them, or after you look at them a few times, or they only last for a little while. Cards are different.
They can be kept for a really long time, and reread, and people feel happy to find them again and remember the good times. That’s what Send a Card to a Friend Day is all about.
It’s about making good memories that are better than just a text.
Why Friendship Should be Celebrated
Friends are there through life’s challenges as a support system. They listen. They care. They are there for us and stand up for us.
Send a Card to a Friend Day is a chance for us to appreciate our friendships. It is a chance to say “thank you” in an appreciative/worthy manner.
A card can express our appreciation when we are unable to say it verbally.
Conclusion
Send a Card to a Friend Day may be simple. But it is a chance to take a moment, and invest in a relationship in a meaningful way. A card is a unique way to show them care.
Take the time to send a card to a friend. It is a way to show them your appreciation.
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