Cards Reflect Our Culture

Greeting cards offer a cultural snapshot of world events, slang, social norms and design styles that have influenced what we've said over the past 10 decades. Check out these examples, you'll see what we mean. Then go to Hallmark.com to see what we help you say today.

What trends will influence tomorrow's cards? Too early to tell, but one thing's certain — if it's on our minds, it will be in our cards.

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Cards are Groovy, Man

Movie stars, fashions and fads — they're part of popular culture, which means they're also part of our cards.

Technology in the Cards

Typewriters then, texting today... see how cards reflect our technological progress.

Many Faces of Santa

The jolly old elf might be timeless, but his look has changed over a hundred years.

Tough Times, Good Wishes

Even in difficult times — especially in difficult times — cards have helped us stay connected.

You Know You're A Boomer If...

... these cards look familiar! Boomers' lives are well chronicled in Hallmark's first 100 years.

Let's Talk Turkey

On the table or in the cards, he's been the star of the Thanksgiving show over the years.

Mom Sweet Mom

From teapots to technology, how we've honored our mothers over time...

Father Times

He sat in his chair and read the paper. Went bowling and played golf. These days helps out at home, too. 

Be Mine Over Time

Expressions of love debuted early in Hallmark’s history, growing bolder as the culture evolved.