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National Rose Month: It’s Time For Roses

With summer at its peak followed by light rains, June is an ideal month for the beautiful roses to bloom. For ages, roses have been adored by people across the world and are considered a symbol of love, romance, beauty, and eternity.

Not just in season, roses are a popular choice on every occasion with each color stands to send a different message while giving it away.

As we celebrate the beauty of Roses this National Rose Month, let’s have a look at the amazing events and festivals that are gracing the month of June.

Friendship Festival (June3- June 5) – This day marks the celebration of the bond between America and Canada. The festival is an unofficial event to kick start the summer season and is celebrated with carnivals, concerts, beer gardens followed by complimentary breakfast and exotic animal displays. To help our users celebrate this special day of friendship, create cards that convey the feelings they wish to share with their friends.

Best Friends Day (June 08): This day is dedicated to celebrating the most cherished bonds in your life. This is a day to honor the most special person in our life whom we call “Best friend” and appreciate them for making your days joyful and happier. To make this day more memorable for our users, create cards that convey the emotions to their bestie and appreciate them for their presence in their lives.

Father’s Day (June20): Fathers have been an important and special part of everyone’s life. He spoils you with unconditional love and his care and protection remain as a pillar of strength throughout our lives. This day is dedicated to celebrate such wonderful fathers in our lives and help our users convey their love to their dad with your beautiful curated e-cards.

Summer (June 20): With the falling of spring, June is the time to welcome the summer season. With the rise in temperatures, summer sets the mood for great outdoor fun or chilling on the beaches, along with cool salads and summer cocktails. Beat the heat and make this summer even more exciting for our users with your fun-filled and cool e-cards.

We hope to see some amazing creations this June. Keep Contributing.

Cheers!

June 3, 2021
Stepping Into May

As we bid adieu to April, it’s time to welcome this amazing month of May and celebrate the fun of summer. The month of May is often known as a month of new beginnings. As we embark on this new journey, it’s time to gear up for a month-long celebration with some exciting festivals to keep you occupied the entire month.

May Day (1st May): It’s a popular ancient festival that celebrates the return of spring. The day is celebrated by wrapping Maypole with colorful ribbons and dancing around, crowing a May queen and weaving flower wreaths as part of the festivities.

Cino de Mayo (5^th May): Widely celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States, this day commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over the French troops at the Battle of Puebla. This heroic win is celebrated with parades, great food and drinks. Make sure your cards can resonate with the spirit of this festival.

Mother’s Day (9^th May): This is the most popular festival in May. This holiday is celebrated throughout the world to honor motherhood and the influence of mothers in society. It’s the perfect opportunity for visualizers to connect with the users by creating cards that showcase the unconditional love and care for all the amazing mothers around the world.

Memorial Day (31st May): This Federal holiday in the United States is observed to honor the brave souls who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. As a token of remembrance, Americans observe this day by visiting cemeteries and decorating their graves with flowers. Make sure your cards can resonate with the sentiment of our users.

Flower of the month: The month of May is a month of transition as we leap closer to the shining summer months. The lily of the valley and Hawthorn are the two popular flowers of the Northern Hemisphere which creates a perfect contrast to the thriving nature. These beautiful blooms signify sweetness, humility and motherhood and can act as a perfect gift to spread happiness and joy to all our users.

With so many interesting events to focus on, I’m sure you are equally excited as we are.

We look forward to seeing your amazing creations. For more updates and announcements keep following our blog.

Cheers!

April 28, 2021
March- It’s Time For Spring

We hope you all had a wonderful time as we celebrate this romantic month of love. As we bid adieu to February, it’s time to welcome the month of March with some great events and festivals to focus on.

March is the time when the winter snows are thawing and gradually the spring usher in bringing bright light and color to the world. It’s time to shed those winter layers and become hopeful about the upcoming festivals and celebrations.

So let’s gear up and check out what this amazing month of March has in store for us:

International Women’s Day (March 8): This day is celebrated to honor the achievements of women in all spheres of life and at the same time bring attention to gender parity and women’s rights. So get creative with your cards in celebrating this special day dedicated to women.

Pi Day (March 14): Just like the infinite value of Pie, we celebrate the infinite essence of love and care for our loved ones. It’s a perfect day to express your feeling to your dear ones with our e-cards in this category.

St. Patrick’s Day (March 17): This is a global celebration of the Irish culture that takes place every year remembering St. Patrick (one of the notable patron Saints of Ireland). This holiday is celebrated with parades, special foods, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.

Spring: March is the time when the long gray winter comes to an end thus, paving its way for cozy spring sunshine. This gorgeous season strikes a great balance between harsh winters and searing summer. It’s the perfect time to pursue great outdoor adventures and at the same time let you enjoy comfy evenings with your loved ones. The beautiful snowdrops, the refreshing breeze, colorful eggs and greener gardens give us enough reasons to celebrate this amazing springtime.

So, just like the vibrant spring season, we look forward to seeing some vibrant and refreshing ideas to entice our users. For more updates keep following our studio blog.

Keep Contributing!

Cheers!

March 1, 2021
February: The Month Of Love And Romance

The month of February is the most awaited time of the year as we celebrate the festival of romance and cherish our moment of love with the special people in our lives. The fabulous month of February is popularly known as Valentine’s Month i.e. celebrated on the 14th of Feb. Gracing the short month of February, this auspicious festival allows everyone to celebrate their moment of love with their partners in the most unique and exquisite ways.

Valentine Week has its significance, where each day is dedicated to a different element of love displayed in many forms. The Week starts with a Rose Day (7th February) which marks the gentle way of conveying your feelings to your loved ones by gifting a beautiful bunch of Roses.

Propose Day (8th February) is dedicated to confessing your feelings to the significant other and become vocal about your feelings.

Love is all about the display of affection in many forms. Similarly, Chocolate Day (9th February) is dedicated to making your loved ones happy with sweet gestures wrapped in a beautiful box of Chocolates.

A life-size teddy can be a great gift to fill their rooms with more of your love and warmth and make your loved ones feel special on Teddy Day (10th February).

Promises built trust in a relationship. The Promise Day (11th February) is dedicated to strengthening the bond of your relationship with countless promises towards each other.

Hugging is the best way to say that you care. On this Hug Day (12th February) pass on a warming hug to your loved ones.

On Kiss Day (13th February) let your lips speak your heart.

Finally comes Valentine’s Day (14th February) the most coveted day of the month. This is the day to make your loved ones feel special as you celebrate the most romantic festival with your loved ones in the most exquisite ways.

As we celebrate this weeklong emotion of expression in different forms, what better way can you express these different colors of love other than with beautifully crafted e-cards? Yes, you heard it right! It’s time to make this romantic festival even more special in crafting beautiful and heartfelt e-cards for our users to help them lift the spirit of the person they love and care for.

The journey of celebration doesn’t end here. As we move ahead from the primary festival of the month we have another memorable event i.e. The International Friendship Week as we celebrate the beautiful bond of friendship with our dear ones.

With such great events coming up, I’m sure you are unable to hold on to the excitement.

We look forward to seeing some great cards from your end.

All the best!

Cheers,

123Greetings Studio

February 4, 2021
January- Beginning Of A New Year.

It’s 2021 already. It’s time of the year when we bid adieu to the year gone and kick start this New Year with a vengeance. In the middle of uncertainties and difficult times that the globe has ever witnessed, our artists have done a remarkable job in bringing a smile to the face of our users with their amazing creations. So, as we leap to this New Year, it’s time to focus on the endless events and occasions that would keep you occupied for the rest of the month.

Here is the list of events below:

New Year (Jan 01) – As the term suggests, it relates to the coming of a New Year. This day marks the celebration of a New Year with new hopes, new dreams and new goals. It’s the time to cherish the memories of the past, gather experiences and make an effort in exploring newer ways in enticing the users with your creative brilliance.

Orthodox Christmas (Jan 07) – This is another popular festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus with traditional customs and the “Feast of Nativity’. The cards must contain an element of Lord Jesus in your cards and can be best suited with hymns or Christmas Carol music.

Orthodox New Year (Jan 14) – It is an informal traditional holiday that is celebrated as the start of the New Year by the Julian calendar. This day is widely celebrated in many countries marking the joyful beginning of a New Year.

Martin Luther King Jr Day (Jan18) – It’s an American Federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. This day is celebrated to honor the legacy of a great leader. His righteousness and justice had brought a great difference in the life of many. Make sure your cards portray the themes that speak of righteousness, pride and justice with the right form of music that emphasizes pride and respect for him.

Penguin Awareness Day (Jan 20) – Penguins are the most lovely creatures in the world. This day is celebrated to create awareness and educate people on how climate change has affected them and help them thrive in the wild. So make sure your cards have an element of fun with a meaningful message to connect with our users.

Send A Hug Day (Jan 21) -Hugs are the best way to convey your emotions and love to your near ones and make them feel special. Be it a friend, family, or your beloved, a warm cozy hug can easily melt anyone’s heart. This allows you to experiment with the various sub-categories of hugs and try out innovative ways to convey the love for your loved ones.

With so many exciting events and occasions, I’m sure you are equally thrilled to start this New Year with a bang. Also among so many events, don’t forget to create cards for Season’s Greetings, Happy holidays and Holiday Thank You as it can still fetch you great sends till the end of January.

We appreciate the effort and contribution of all our artists and we hope to see some great work coming in making this New Year even better. Keep Contributing and keep following our blog

Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

Cheers,

123Greetings Studio

December 31, 2020
Contest Results!

September has been a phenomenal month packed with great events and contests to keep your excitement high. It’s great to see the enthusiasm and passion of our participants in making our users smile with their awe-inspiring and praiseworthy e-cards. We know you are excited to know who stole the show this time. Though it was a tough choice choosing the winner among many, but we finally have a name who managed to fulfill the winning criteria and secure a position in the winners place.

Winner of the Contest:

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Birthday: Curlyvine won $150

Among the many amazing entries, Curlyvine has managed to re-create the magic and has emerged victorious in winning the heart of our users with the maximum North American sends in the Birthday Category. Here’s the winning card that grabbed maximum eyeballs.

Congratulations to the winner. We appreciate the efforts of all our artists in enticing our users with their creative endeavors. Those who did not win don’t lose hope, as we have more in store. Stay tuned and keep following our blog for more updates and exciting Contests in the coming months.

Cheers,

123Greetings Studio

October 17, 2020
Get Ready For Festive Fun This September

Hello Folks,

The month of September is marked as a month of transition and change. The warmth of summer is gradually fading away thus, paving its way to welcome the new season of autumn and brings us a step closer to the federal holidays of America. As the end of summer nears, we have some awesome events coming up to keep you hooked up the whole month.

The festive magic begins with the celebration of Labor Day (Sept7) – this federal holiday is celebrated to honor and recognize the social and economic achievements of American workers.

Patriot Day (Sept 11) – This day marks the anniversary of the terror attacks in the United States in 2001. This day marks as a remembrance to those brave men who lost their lives to save the innocent souls.

Rosh Hashanah (Sept 18) – This day is celebrated as the Jewish New Year and is known as the holiest day of the Jewish Year. On this auspicious occasion, Jews from all across the world celebrate God’s creation of the world.

First Day of Autumn (Sept 22) – Autumn signifies change and the falling of colorful leaves ushering into new ones. The beginning of autumn often ushers in cool breezes and crisp nights.

With cooler weather and longer nights, autumn is one of the best seasons filled with festivities and celebrations.

With so many interesting events coming up, I’m sure you are unable to hold on to the excitement. Make use of this opportunity to entice our users and garner great sends this festive month.

Apart from the above events, do check out our events calendar to explore the other upcoming events. Don’t miss out on the chance to experiment with some new events and diversify your portfolio.

Hope you have an exciting month. Keep designing and keep following our blog for more updates.

Cheers,

123Greetings Studio

September 1, 2020
August – The Month Of Romance And Friendship

With summer coming to an end, this new month of August creates a perfect ambiance for the celebration of many interesting events. The month has started with a festival to honor the beautiful bond of Friendship i.e. Friendship Day.

August is popularly known as Romance Awareness Month which makes it the best month to celebrate romance. Sometimes it is the little things that make big difference such as holding hands, a flower, a warm hug, or spending some time together. This month is the perfect time to celebrate those beautiful romantic moments with your partner and let them know how much you care.

As we celebrate this month of Romance, there are many interesting events which will keep you occupied for the rest of the month. Here are some popular events gracing the month:

Friendship Week (August 16 -22) – ‘There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship’-Thomas Aquinas. Friendship is one of the most beautiful bonds in the world. Having true friends in our lives is like having warm sun rays giving us joy, hope and turning all our glooms into happiness. On this International Friendship Week let’s celebrate this special bond of friendship to make our friends feel loved and cared.

Senior Citizen Day (August 21): This day is celebrated to recognize the achievements of the senior citizens of our country. This day is an opportunity to show our appreciation for all their achievements and accomplishments throughout their lives.

Hug Month– A warm hug is a sweet gesture of love and affection that strengthens the bond between two people. A gesture of embrace offers a sense of safety and care to your loved ones. So, it’s time to show them your love with gentle hugs this Hug Month.

With so many interesting events to follow this month, I’m sure you are equally excited as we are! We look forward to your contributions.

For more updates on facts, guidelines and contest keep following our Studio Blog!

Cheers,
123Greetings Studio

August 13, 2020
Set the spirit high this July

With the summer being in full swing, the month of July creates a perfect mood for people to indulge in different activities to enjoy the warm season. As we kick start this new month, you can experience a slew of events and festivals to keep your spirit high this July.

The month begins with Canada Day (1^st July) that celebrates the glory of Canada. This day is celebrated by organizing several outdoor events such as carnivals, festivals, fireworks and musical ceremonies.

4^th of July– This day marks the celebration of American Independence Day. It is the most popular event in July that is widely celebrated by Americans across the world with patriotic parades, fireworks, concerts, outdoor celebrations and family gatherings. American flags with red, white and blue decorations, barbeques, and fireworks are the major highlights of creating a perfect ecard on this patriotic day.

Summer – Following the big holiday of American Independence, summer sets the perfect mood for a great summer vacation. People make the most of the long days indulging in several outdoor activities such as chilling on the beach, partying or having a relaxing time over a drink and a lot more.

Hug Week (20^th July -26^th July) – A hug is considered as the purest form of expression of love and care. It is the most pleasant feeling of making someone feel comfortable and loved. So, this hug week express your love the simplest way with your creative ecards.

Parents Day (26^th July) – This day honors all the parents for their relentless hard work in protecting, nurturing and loving their children. Unlike Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, this day celebrates the role of parents in every child’s life. While creating ecards make sure you portray the unique bond of parents with their children to resonate with the sentiment of our users.

So set the spirit high and gear up for this festive month. We look forward to your contributions.

Cheers,
123Greetings Studio

July 3, 2020
Usher In festivities This May

The month of April has been a memorable month involving some great events. As we bid adieu to April, it’s time to welcome this new month of festivities and celebrate the transition and beginning of the growing season. As you embark on this amazing journey, you can experience a slew of exciting festivities to keep you occupied this entire month.

The Month of May begins with May Day (1^st of May) – a popular holiday to celebrate the welcome of the new spring season. The day is celebrated in different countries around the world with dancing, singing and weaving flower wreaths as part of the festivities.

Cine de Meyo (5^th of May) –This is yet another popular festival that celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. This holiday is celebrated with Parades; colorful dresses followed by typical spreads including tacos, guacamole and tequila shots. Make sure you capture this festive spirit of this occasion in your cards.

Mother’s Day (10^th of May) – It is the most popular event in May. This day is celebrated across the world to honor motherhood and make them feel special giving gifts, greeting cards and shower love with some small surprises. It’s a perfect opportunity for our visualizers to create amazing Mother’s Day ecard and win the hearts of our users.

Memorial Day (25^th of May) – This Federal Holiday in the United States is observed to honor the lost souls who died serving in the military. The day is spend offering tributes to the fallen soldiers decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers. Respecting the importance of the event, make sure you create heartfelt ecards to resonate with the sentiment of our users.

May Flowers– Each flower month holds a unique meaning. May is also known as the month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and is marked by the vibrant bloom of spectacular Lilys and hawthorn. These vibrant Lilys of the valley create a striking contrast with the lush greenery of the thriving nature. These beautiful May flowers signify sweetness, sanity and motherhood and can be a perfect way to convey happiness and best wishes to the recipients.

With so many events to focus on for May, I’m sure you are as excited as we are. We look forward to some amazing creations from your end to entice our users.

All the best!

Cheers

April 30, 2020