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Spreading Festive Cheer With a Simple Act of Kindness

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This Christmas season, we were delighted to donate traditional Advent calendars to Prince Michael at Kent Court care home, helping to bring a little extra joy and anticipation to the days leading up to Christmas. Advent calendars are a simple but much-loved tradition, and for many residents they evoke fond memories of Christmases past. Having […]

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Why Charity eCards Are a Meaningful Addition to Your Card Sending

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Sending a greeting card has always been a thoughtful way to connect with the people we care about. While traditional cards remain at the heart of how many of us mark special moments, eCards offer a flexible and meaningful option for certain occasions – especially when they help support charity too.  What are Charity eCards? Charity eCards are digital greeting cards […]

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Why We Still Send Christmas Cards

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in a world of WhatsApps, emails, and emoji-filled messages, it might seem like Christmas cards have had their day.  In fact, sending a Christmas card today might be one of the most thoughtful, meaningful gestures you can make – for your loved ones, and for causes that need your support.  Let’s take a quick look at where it […]

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Celebrating Hanukkah: Light, Joy and Connection

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As the nights draw in and twinkling lights begin to fill our homes and streets, it’s time to celebrate one of the most beautiful festivals of the season – Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights.  Observed over eight days and nights, Hanukkah celebrates the miracle of the Temple oil that lasted eight days instead of one, symbolising hope, faith and […]

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Celebrating Christmas Card Day – 9 December

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Supporting traditions, spreading joy and making a difference with every purchase Every year on the 9th December, we celebrate Christmas Card Day – a moment in the festive calendar dedicated to one of the simplest yet most heartfelt traditions of the season: sending Christmas cards.  In a world of instant messages and quick emojis, Christmas Card Day […]

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Share the magic of Christmas: Donate an Advent

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This festive season, Cards for Good Causes is inviting shoppers to help share the joy of Christmas through our “Donate an Advent” campaign, a simple way to bring a little festive magic to those who might otherwise miss out. By making a small donation in our pop-up shops or online, customers can help us deliver […]

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Making Christmas Cards More Inclusive: Braille Labelling Comes to Our Pop-Up Shops

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This festive season, we’re proud to introduce something truly special in our charity Christmas pop-up shops – braille labelling machines that let customers create their very own braille messages to include inside any of our Christmas cards.  Available in eight of our pop-up Christmas shops, these braille labelling machines allow shoppers to print personalised messages, names, or greetings in braille. It’s a simple […]

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The Joy of Sending and Receiving Cards

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A Simple Act That Means So Much In a world that moves faster every day, the simple act of sending a card can be a powerful pause. A moment to slow down, reflect, and connect. Whether it’s a birthday, a thank-you, or a Christmas greeting, cards have a unique way of bridging distances, lifting spirits, […]

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Diwali: Celebrating the Festival of Lights

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Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the world — especially in India and across South Asia. But as its popularity spreads globally, many people are curious to learn more about what Diwali is, how it’s celebrated, and why it holds such deep meaning for millions.  Whether you’re […]

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The Joy of Traditional Advent Calendars

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There’s something truly magical about counting down to Christmas. And nothing captures that magic quite like a traditional Advent calendar.  We’re not talking about chocolate. We mean the classic kind: beautifully illustrated windows that open to reveal festive scenes, Bible verses, nostalgic artwork, or tiny stories. The ones that bring back childhood memories and help […]

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