The Origins of Mother’s Day
A look at the origins of Mother’s Day, with facts and figures.
History
Father’s Day – celebrating the UK’s Dads!
A look at the origins of Father’s Day, with up to date facts and figures.
Why do we have bunnies on our Easter cards?
A look at the origins of Easter cards and the Easter bunny.
Why are Valentine’s Day cards so popular?
We look at the origins of Valentines Day, along with some fun facts
Who Sent the First Christmas Card
A look at the history of the Christmas card with up to date facts and figures.
Why is card sending for Eid growing
Exchanging greetings at the festive of Eid is a tradition that goes back generations. Islam is the second largest religion in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is estimated that there are over 3 million Muslim’s in the UK, over 5% of the population, and growing. The industry is also seeing…
History of Copyright in the UK
Archivist Dr Ruth Frendo, Stationers’ Hall, shares with the GCA the history of copyright in the UK
GCA Podcast – David Hicks of Really Good
GCA podcasts hear from greeting card leaders. Sharing their journey in cards and top tips to inspire the next generation of greeting card industry leaders
Victorian Cards, Crackers and Christmas Themes
Christmas cards have played a key part in the customs, themes and images of Christmas since Victorian times.
How Greeting Cards captured the thoughts of society in 2020 & 2021
GCA President Chris Bryan explores how greeting cards have captured the sentiments of the country in 2020/2021.
Celebrating 100 years of Greeting Cards
Greeting cards through the ages from 1919 to 2019. This collection was assembled to celebrate the GCA’s Centenary in 2019.
The Importance of a Sympathy Card
What people look for in a sympathy card and why they are important.