As far back as the era of the Romans, gifts and symbols of good will such as a lamp or a branch of an Olive tree or Laurel wreath were exchanged to signify the importance of New Year. In the fifteenth Century wooden engravings were crafted and inscribed with words and sentiments much like today’s Christmas cards. Cards are used to symbolise and convey joy, sympathy, good luck, admiration and love to our friends and families. Christmas cards and Hanukkah Cards are sent in December and these specialist cards can be sourced from companies such as cazenovejudaica.com/uk/cards/hanukkah-cards.
Another important symbol of Hope, Joy, Love and Forgiveness is the candle, lit at Christmas and Hanukkah it is a sign of light in the darkness. Cards are traditionally sent by post and allow us to connect to our friends and family in a way that a phone call or text message cannot. A card is tactile and can touch a person’s heart in a way that makes a true connection. Cards through the post can brighten up someone’s day and can then be used to decorate any dull and dreary room.
Birthdays, Anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Marriages are all celebrated and marked by sending wonderful cards to show how much a person or couple are thought about and how much they are cared for. A card is a very special way of saying “I Care about and am thinking about YOU.”