Send a Card to a Friend Day

Thinking of You Cards by Current CatalogFebruary 7th is “Send a card to a friend day”, and is celebrated as the day we send our friends a card to let them know we are thinking of them. We all know what a nice surprise it is to receive an unexpected piece of personal mail, and when it’s a thoughtful card with an expression of love, thankfulness, or just an “I’m thinking of you” sentiment, the surprise is even sweeter.

Everyone loves and appreciates their friends, and we all just assume that they know how much we care and that we are always thinking about them. Sadly, many of our friends will experience loneliness and feel unappreciated or even forgotten from time to time. That’s why Send a Card to a Friend Day exists, and why year after year it is so popular. This is the day to show your friends that you do not take their friendships for granted.

What are the ingredients that make up a friendship? The main ingredient, the backbone of any solid, lasting relationship, is trust. You trust a friend to have your back, to protect your friendship and be honest with you. Because of this, you depend on your friend’s advice and value their opinion. A friendship is usually based on shared values and similar belief systems, but that doesn’t necessarily mean friends agree on everything. Some friends enjoy healthy debates as part of their friendship and understand that showing mutual respect goes a long way to strengthening that friendship.

Did you know that the earliest known card sent was a Valentine’s Day card, thought to have been sent sometime in the 15th century? You can buy cards at a store, online, or you can even make them yourself. Whatever you choose, set aside a few minutes to write a short note (or a long note!) in a card and send one to make a friend’s day. It is a great way to stay connected to those you care about.

616019Research shows most of us will only have a handful of true, lasting friendships throughout the course of our lives, possibly as few as two or three friendships that endure the test of time. For most of us, friends change as we grow and the circumstances of our lives change. We may have a best friend in school who we lose touch with after graduation or a best friend in college who we grow apart from as our professional lives take different paths. As we move into adulthood, sometimes our single friends develop other friendships as they marry and start families.

We live in a busy world that makes it difficult to stay connected, but a small gesture like taking the time to send someone a card could make their day, and make you feel good, too. All it takes is a little effort, and a nice card with a personal message in it to put a smile on their face. This could be a store-bought card or a homemade one that uniquely expresses your thoughtfulness. Whatever you do, don’t miss out on celebrating your friendships on this special day!