Hallmark Greeting Cards
September 2009
Birthstone: Sapphire Flower: Aster
Grandparents Day
September 13 Always celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day
- The idea for a day to honor grandparents emerged as a grassroots movement during the 1970s.
- Grandparents Day was designated a holiday in 1978 by a joint congressional resolution signed by then-President Jimmy Carter.
- Hallmark offers more than 70 Grandparents Day cards, including cards for first-time grandparents and great-grandparents, with prices starting at 99 cents.
Jewish New Year
Sundown September 18 to sundown September 28, 2009
- The 10-day celebration of Jewish New Year starts with Rosh Hashanah and ends with Yom Kippur.
- Jewish New Year is the No. 1 card-sending holiday for Jewish consumers.
- Hallmark's Tree of Life card line offers nearly 100 cards for Jewish New Year, with prices starting at 99 cents.
Eid al Fitr
Sundown September 19 to sundown September 20, 2009
- Eid al Fitr (Eid) is a day of joy and thanksgiving that marks the end of the month-long fast during Ramadan.
- Eid is celebrated by Muslims, followers of the faith of Islam.
- Hallmark first made cards for Eid in 2003 and today offers four different multi-card packs.
Other September Dates:
- Sept. 11-Patriot Day
- Sept. 17-Citizenship Day