As a new calendar year approaches, it’s time to start thinking about also celebrating the wonderful holiday of Chinese New Year, sometimes called Lunar New Year. It’s a holiday all about happiness and prosperity, filled with rich colors and cultural New Year traditions.

In this guide, we’ll share a few of those standout traditions and themes from the Lunar New Year. We’ll also share some popular traditional Chinese New Year greetings, along with ideas for thoughtful messages you can send to loved ones or close friends who are celebrating the holiday.
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For those who follow the lunar calendar, the new year is one of the most sacred times of year. It signifies a moment to renew good luck, prosperity, and health. It’s a time for family, feasts, and festive celebrations. 

But as with any holiday, it can sometimes be a challenge to find the right words to share your well wishes. With these ideas for messages and card designs, you can send friends, colleagues, and loved ones a Happy Lunar New Year greeting that’s sure to make them smile. But first, let’s delve into some basics about the holiday that will deepen your appreciation for this special occasion.
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The birthday of someone special is coming up! Your friend deserves to feel loved and appreciated on their big day, so send them the best birthday message. A sweet message is a beautiful way to express your gratitude for their friendship.

Crafting the perfect birthday message to a friend starts with knowing the recipient well, then writing something that appeals to their personality and your friendship. We’ll walk you through it with this guide, along with some inspiring birthday messages for your friends.
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Whether you’re looking for Valentine’s Day ideas for your soulmate, friends, or family members, here you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy some time together and share the love. Plus, each idea is paired with a Valentine’s Day card or invitation you can use to show how much you care.
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Two of our favorite b-words are “brunch” and “baby-to-be.” Mention either and we get giddy with anticipation. So, when it comes to celebrating the baby-to-be (and their expectant family), a baby shower brunch is the best thing ever.

With all the yummy brunch food — from waffles to avocado toast — that little one will be doing cartwheels in the tummy. And the expectant parents will be just as excited to have one last brunch before they get really busy.

Brunch has benefits for the baby shower’s host too. Breakfast food is some of the simplest and tastiest food you can prepare (or purchase) for a crowd, so this baby shower theme is easy to plan.

We’ll help you put together your own baby shower brunch with ideas for your invites, menu items, and more. It’s time to introduce this baby to the good things in life — starting with brunch!
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The holiday season is a time of celebration, and that includes Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. Whether you celebrate the holiday or you know someone who does, sending warm Hanukkah greetings is always a thoughtful gesture.

To help you out, we’re sharing a few tips on where to share your greeting and offering plenty of inspiration to create your own Hanukkah messages. We’re also sharing some of our most loved Hanukkah greeting card designs that you can easily customize to spread joy for a happy Hanukkah.
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It’s almost time for a new arrival, and it’s happening during one of the most magical seasons of all — winter! With the big event not far away, it’s the perfect time to start planning a fabulous winter baby shower. 

Whether you’re hosting for the parent(s) or mom-to-be or want to plan your own celebration, we have all the winter baby shower ideas you’ll need. From themes and decor to food and invitations, you’re sure to find inspiration for a memorable celebration. 
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The snow is starting to fall, the Christmas lights are twinkling, and the smell of spiced treats wafts through the halls. That means it’s time to pick out the best Christmas cards to share Merry Christmas wishes for friends. 

Not sure what to say? Share Christmas messages with inside jokes, classic Christmas quotes, and sentimental wishes. We’ve put together some festive holiday wishes you can use this joyful season, and better still, each one is paired with a digital greeting card from Greenvelope so you can check Christmas cards off your to-do list in just a few minutes.
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You’ve got extra special big news to share with loved ones this holiday season — it’s time for a Christmas pregnancy announcement! This is the perfect way to let your family members and friends know you’re expecting and share your secret with the world. 

If you want to make this moment memorable, we’re here to help. We’ve brought together some of our favorite Christmas pregnancy announcement ideas and tips to help you plan a festive pregnancy reveal. Plus, we’ll share some of our most loved announcement cards so you can find the best way to share your exciting news with reveal pics.
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There’s nothing quite as fun as planning a kid’s birthday party. While there are countless party themes to consider, you can’t go wrong with a construction birthday party if your child loves bulldozers, cranes, dump trucks, hard hats, and those ubiquitous orange cones. As a bonus for your party planning duties, a construction birthday party makes it easy to incorporate elements of the theme with just a handful of toys and birthday party decorations.

To help you get started, we’re sharing tips for construction party decorations, themed food, and activities to keep little workers entertained. From using caution tape as birthday party decorations to creating construction zone play areas, you’ll find plenty of ideas for all aspects of the party planning process. It’s time to get to work!
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