Electronic Greetings Day

Electronic Greetings Day is observed in the United States on November 29^th. The day encourages you to send someone an e-card and remember how it all began—just a few decades ago, these digital postcards were a novelty!

History

With the advent of the Internet, social networks, and instant messaging, it became much easier to connect with loved ones. Sending birthday wishes, cheering up a friend with a funny video, or sharing words of support alongside a beautiful image all became possible with a few clicks. Early e-cards brought joy despite their simple animations and low resolution.

The exact origin of Electronic Greetings Day is unclear, but many credit the late 1990s websites that generated these cards. Today, we can’t imagine life without them. As technology evolves, e-cards continue to bring people together across any distance.

Interesting Facts

1. Always appropriate: suitable for any occasion thanks to a huge selection of designs.
2. Available anytime—day or night, you can send a heartfelt greeting with ease.
3. Require minimal bandwidth and are delivered instantly.
4. A subtle way to remind someone you’re thinking of them.
5. Guaranteed to bring a smile to the recipient’s face!

How to Take Part

• Explore vintage e-card designs and share them on social media to compare then-and-now styles.
• Send personalized e-cards to friends and family, adding your own heartfelt message.
• Create and share your own animated greeting using online tools or apps.
• Discuss the history and evolution of e-cards with your social circle or blog audience.

When is Electronic Greetings Day in 2025?

Electronic Greetings Day is observed on November 29 each year.

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