Free President's Day Ecards
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In a search for President's Day greeting cards, a person may find more than he or she expected. There are a multitude of websites that list free Presidents Day ecards among their other offerings. Many of the cards are quite clever, utilizing the latest in animated technology to convey their message. Images zoom in and refocus upon various aspects of the greeting card. Music tracks add to the presentation, and those who choose to sign up for free membership status are often offered additional choices regarding changing the default music or other parameters. Even without signing up for membership, an individual is usually able to customize the President's Day greeting cards to some extent. For example, a person may be able to choose the background color of the card, or the color of ink in which the text of the enclosed message will be written.
Often, the sites offering free Presidents Day ecards will allow the sender to compose a message of unlimited length. This is quite different from the days when one had to squeeze a message into the ten or less words which were allowed! Some sites allow the uploading of images, and the printing of President's Day greeting cards for personal use. Of course ecards and greeting cards are available for other holidays as well. Some sites offer reminder services to their members, so that there is never an excuse to forget an important holiday or significant event. Even if an individual never sends an ecard or prints President's Day greeting cards, this service may be a useful tool to avoid overlooking significant dates or deadlines. If a reminder is sent to oneself a week or two in advance of the date or deadline, a person will still have enough time to obtain a present or other necessities, or to put the finishing touches upon an incomplete assignment. (Never forgetting your spouse's birthday or an anniversary? Priceless.)
Other services offered by sites include the ability to print more than President's Day greeting cards, or cards for other holidays and celebrations. A person may also design and print candy bar wrappers to use as a part of gifts or special promotions. Sometimes these personalized wrappers announce the birth of a child. Other times, they may be used as wedding favors, or for other special occasions. Gift tags and personalized gift card holders may also be created.
Putting the focus back upon President's Day, this is the common name for a federal holiday which is still officially designated as Washington's Birthday. Celebrated on the third Monday of February, it was originally intended to honor the man who is referred to as The Father of His Country. George Washington's leadership in the founding of the United States of America led to the unanimous decision for him to be chosen as its first president. He set an example of leadership and unity for the new country which is still recognized over two centuries later. Originally, the holiday was celebrated on February 22nd, Washington's actual birthday. In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act caused it to be shifted to the third Monday in February. If memory serves, energy concerns were touted as a reason for having federal holidays moved to the nearest Monday. The reasoning went that by making this change, businesses would save energy and money by not having to turn office heating or air-conditioning systems on and off several times in weeks where holidays fell in the middle of the week.
Do you realize that a draft edition of the Uniform Holidays Bill of 1968 sought to change the name of the holiday known as Washington's Birthday, but that this bill failed in committee? Therefore the bill, when voted on in 1971, only moved Washington's birthday, instead of changing the name of the holiday to honor both Lincoln and Washington. An advertising push in the 1980s sought to accomplish the same purpose by promoting the holiday as Presidents Day. Even though many saw the move as merely a business-promoting vehicle, several states have officially renamed Washington's Birthday to a similar title.
Who knew things could be so complicated? All this writer wanted to do was to send some free Presidents Day ecards. There is even somewhat of a controversy about the spelling of the holiday's name. Those who would honor Washington prefer to call it Washington's Birthday (its official designation). Others who seek to honor all men who have held the office prefer the plural designation of Presidents (rather than President's) Day. What a difference a mere apostrophe can make!
Despite the controversy, about which it is probably best to be blissfully unaware, it is a good thing to be concerned about honoring those who have been fine examples of leadership. Whether people send free Presidents Day ecards to celebrate President's Day (with the focus upon Washington), or print greeting cards to acknowledge Presidents Day (which also seeks to honor Lincoln and other Presidents), hopefully the emphasis will be upon the accomplishments of these men and not mere convenience or business concerns. Beyond this, an additional course of action is suggested. In I Timothy 2:1-2, the apostle Paul urges that ...first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour... That is one course of action with which few Christians could disagree. As honorable as it is to recognize the accomplishments of past leaders, it is also necessary to pray for and honor those who are continuing to struggle to be godly leaders in their positions of authority today. Pray, and next year, perhaps the President would enjoy receiving free Presidents Day ecards of his own. Spread the word -- but please don't mention the part about the apostrophes.
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