Articles on Birthday | Topics: birthday, birthdays
by Dianne Valenzuela
Birthdays are always a cause for celebration. It doesn't matter if it's your first or (dreadfully) last, the day you were born is a celebration of life. And considering that 3 babies are born every single second of the 365 days of the year, birthdays is a representation of making every single moment special. Most of us celebrate birthdays through parties, some opt for a simple dinner with friends and family, while a good lot of us don't celebrate at all.
Presents are also always "present" in birthday occasions. It symbolizes the welcoming nature of Earth to its inhabitants. Birthday cards are a later addition. It's one of the more special gifts a birthday celebrant can receive, especially if extra thought has been made in preparing it. Hallmark which started out as card business has now expanded to TV and film production, thereby proving how strong the ties that connect birthday cards to our lives.
You can’t take three steps in a card store without seeing at least a handful of humorous birthday cards. These greeting messages come in an assortment of designs and personalities and you can be pretty sure that you will be able to find at least one for your special recipient. Humorous birthday cards can really brighten someone’s day.
These greetings have gained popularity over the years because of the positive responses they get. Some of the humorous birthday cards are truly laugh-out-loud funny and I actually can’t wait for my birthday just to see what my wisecracking friends and family members choose.
The wide selection of humorous birthday cards does leave a lot of options for the buyer. You can find juvenile cards that are perfect for younger kids with great senses of humor. I make sure to find a really funny one for my oldest nephew. He looks forward to the funny message as much as he looks forward to the gift inside.
I also love to give these funny messages to my girlfriends. Many of us try to find the most humorous birthday cards for each other. Many of these greetings are designed just for women so we really have a great time searching for the right cards. These are wonderful to share over a nice lunch with a small group of friends.
| Historical Quote |
One of the sadder things, I think,
Is how our birthdays slowly sink:
Presents and parties disappear,
The cards grow fewer year by year,
Till, when one reaches sixty-five,
How many care we’re still alive?
| —Philip Larkin (1922–1986) |
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The downright silly cards are reserved for older male relatives who have wacky senses of humor. I have found so many goofy humorous birthday cards that I actually have a small collection for the last minute celebrations that managed to slip my mind. Keeping a stock of humorous birthday cards is always a good idea.
Some designs appeal to the laid back friends and relatives who look forward to a good joke. I love finding humorous birthday cards that seem as if they were made especially for the individuals receiving them. Themes can help you determine a way to narrow down your search with these items.
If you know someone who is usually stressed out at the office you may want to find humorous birthday cards that revolve around office humor. Maybe you know an avid gardener and you come across a great design that pokes fun at lawns. No matter what you can probably find at least one message that is suitable for the individual.
I like to choose humorous birthday cards that are blank inside. There are tons of great, funny images available and each can be personalized with a special message. This is one of the best ways to make the birthday cards a little more thoughtful.
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