Card Reading Day

February 21, Friday

Card Reading Day is an unusual and touching holiday that is celebrated annually on February 21. It is dedicated to the tradition of sending and receiving postcards, which carry warm wishes, memories, and kind words from loved ones and friends.

History of the Holiday
This day was created to remind people of the importance of handwritten messages, which have become rare in the modern world due to digital technology. The tradition of exchanging postcards has existed for several centuries, and their mass production began in the 19th century.

How the Holiday is Celebrated
- People reread old postcards received from friends and relatives.
- They send new postcards with warm words to those they haven’t seen in a long time.
- They share photos and memories of received postcards on social media.
- Workshops on making handmade postcards are organized.
- Exhibitions dedicated to the history of postal postcards are visited.

Interesting Facts
- The first known Christmas postcard was created in 1843 in England.
- In the 1870s, illustrated postcards began to be mass-produced in Germany.
- In Japan, postcards with wishes of happiness (nengajō) are traditionally sent for the New Year.
- The collection of postcards is called philocarty.

Postcard Reading Day is a wonderful occasion to recall old messages, send warm words to friends, and bring a little joy to loved ones.

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Card Reading Day in other years

2021 February 21, Sunday
2022 February 21, Monday
2023 February 21, Tuesday
2024 February 21, Wednesday
2026 February 21, Saturday

Card Reading Day in other countries