Thinking of You Week: Send a Card, Deliver a Smile

Thinking of You Week: Send a Card, Deliver a Smile

Thinking of You Week, celebrated from September 16-22, 2024, is a heartwarming event that encourages people to send handwritten greeting cards to spread love, care, and happiness. This special week, initiated by the Greeting Card Association (GCA) in 2014, has grown in popularity worldwide, including in the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Power of Greeting Cards

Greeting cards have a unique emotional power. In an age dominated by digital communication, receiving a handwritten card can create a profound sense of connection and well-being. Scientists have even observed that receiving personal mail can light up pleasure centers in the brain, underscoring the joy that such simple gestures can bring.

History of Thinking of You Week

Thinking of You Week was established by the GCA in the United Kingdom and has since spread globally. By 2018, the event had reached the United States, where it partnered with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to promote the joy of sending handwritten cards. The idea is to take a week to send cards to friends, family, and acquaintances just to let them know they are being thought of, creating a wave of love and happiness around the world.

How to Celebrate Thinking of You Week

Send a Greeting Card

The central theme of Thinking of You Week is simple: Send a Card, Deliver a Smile. In a world where digital messages are the norm, a handwritten card can be a delightful surprise. It’s not tied to any specific occasion like a birthday or anniversary; it’s just a way to show someone that they are in your thoughts.

Make Handcrafted Cards

For those who enjoy crafting, Thinking of You Week is a perfect time to get creative. Whether you prefer painting, drawing, or using digital tools, making your own cards adds a personal touch that recipients will cherish. You can use watercolors, digital illustrations, or mixed media to design unique and heartfelt cards.

Host a Thinking of You Week Event

If you’re passionate about spreading joy, consider hosting a Thinking of You Week event. This can be a community gathering where people come together to write and send cards. The GCA provides a toolkit with resources such as flyers, tip sheets, logos, and downloadable graphics to help you organize and promote your event.

Get Involved

Thinking of You Week is supported by various retailers, publishers, and schools who join in to promote the event. The GCA offers a toolkit packed with materials to help businesses and individuals get involved. You can also feature your card designs and stories on the official Thinking of You Week website and social media channels to inspire others to participate.

Conclusion

Thinking of You Week is a beautiful opportunity to reconnect with loved ones and spread joy through the simple act of sending a greeting card. Whether you create your own designs or choose from existing ones, the heartfelt messages you send can significantly impact the recipient’s day. So, take some time between September 16-22, 2024, to send a card and deliver a smile. Let’s create a wave of happiness together!

For more information and resources, visit the official Thinking of You Week website and join the movement to spread love and happiness through greeting cards.

Citations:
https://www.thinkingofyouweek.cards
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/thinking-of-you-week/
https://www.gca.cards/feature-in-our-thinking-of-you-week-gallery/
https://www.thinkingofyouweekusa.com
https://thinkingofyouweek.com.au