The countdown to Christmas Day has started. We can now feel the spirit of Christmas. You could here people greetings everyone an early Merry Christmas. Even different leaders around the world greet their nation to have a merry Christmas. And here’s the Christmas greetings from the one of the most influential people around the world – President Obama. Everybody like to get a Christmas Wishes and if you get that from president of United states then it some thing you can see.
The President and the first lady, Barack and Michelle Obama, wish families throughout the country to have a Merry Christmas. They also encourage his nation to support country’s honorable troops and their families in coming holiday season…
Christmas Greetings from Mr. and Mrs. Obama
And from the author, here are my Christmas wishes for you.
"I am wishing each and everyone of you to have a merry and wonderful Christmas. May this holiday season bring you joy, love, peace, success and prosperity. Merry Christmas!"
New Year’ Day – one of the most important and festive holidays of all, is celebrated by billions of people around the world. Air is filled with joy and excitement during this occasion. People are also setting up a get together for family and friends to reconnect and celebrate the auspicious holiday.
Parties are very common during New Year season. Every house hold, a week or two before the year ends are planning New Year parties. This time, some of you are probably done with the planning and setting up the party – but wait, there is more to think about. Yes, you will need to send out your New Year invitations.
Now there are some considerations you have to remember when designing and sending out New Year invitations. Depending on your chosen theme and budget, here are some New Year invitation ideas you may consider.
Tips for New Year Invitations
There are different ways to invite your guests. It can be through traditional New Year invitations, SMS, email or phone. But as much as possible, invite them personally to make them feel more prioritized.
Can’t meet your guests personally? Then you may want to send an email invitation, also known as E-vites. Just make sure that you will send your email in advance so that they can access the message on time.
Upon sending New Year party invitations, ensure that the complete details of the party are included especially for traditional invitations including the exact date and time of the party, the venue and your contact details if ever they need to call you in regards with the dress code and such.
If you are to customize your own invitations, use holiday clipart and designs to add festive touch. You may use New Year quotes or poems as your introductory message.
For themed New Year party, it is advisable to let your guests know about the chosen theme for the party. And make let them know in advance. This will give them enough time to prepare for their costumes, if there’s any, and presents, if required.
That time of the year is getting closer – The Christmas Day! And I must say that this is one of my most-loved holidays not just because I am getting the gifts I’ve always wanted for the entire year but also this is a time where my “long-lost” family members are getting together. Not just that, even those who are having cold shoulders are getting warm during this time of the year.
This becomes possible because of Christmas Party – whether it’s small or big for as long as the family and friends are given the change to get together. If you’re planning to thow out a Christmas party this coming holiday, there is another thing you need to consider aside from your menu list – yeah you’re right! A Christmas party invitations.
Now, there are different types of Christmas invitations you can use to let your guests now that you’re throwing small get together. Here are they:
Christmas Invitation Cards
There are many Christmas party invitations in bookstores that you can buy, catering to every person’s particulars and likes. Depending on the themes of your party and your budget, there are varieties of Christmas cards you can select from.You can add your own Christmas Messages to Customize the Card
Printable Christmas Invitations
Want to create your own Christmas party invitations? Then this option is for you. You can design your own Christmas card invitation and print it – that’s if you have computer and printer (Though there are some instances that you can design the card on your computer and print it in photo printing shop). Depending on your needs, you may be able to find free invitation card templates online that are ready-for-printing.
E-vites
Are you and your guests into emails and social media? Then, this is a good option for you. You can create an e-vite or electronic invitations to let your guests know about the Christmas party. You can send this invitation via email or post it to social media accounts like Facebook or Twitter after Customizing with your own Christmas Card Messages.
SMS
If above options don’t work for you, then SMS could be your next resort. All you need to do is to type a couple of texts which include the details of the party and send it out to your party guests.
Christmas is almost here – one of the longest holidays in a year. As the December month starts, you’ll hear the Christmas song being played everywhere. You’ll notice the weather change. Shopping malls will be filled with different Christmas gifts and hampers. Christmas tree decorations and ornaments seem all over the place. Yes, Christmas is indeed here.
Be the first to send your loved one and friends your warmest Christmas greetings. Here are some Christmas messages and wishes you can include in your ecards, paper cut card or homemade cards.
Christmas Messages for Parents
You’re the best parent in the whole wide world. I wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you for the love and caring you shower on us. There are times that we’re being selfish, and forget the essence of sharing. But this Christmas, I want to let you know that you’re the best thing that God gave us. Thank you for everything and we wish you a Happy Holidays!
Mom and Dad, I want you to know how much I care and love you. Thank you for everything you’ve done and will do for me. I do appreciate you being there for me and for that I’ll always be thankful. You’re the best parents in the whole wide world. I love you and wish you a Merry Christmas!
Thank you very much for being there to support and care for me. This Christmas, I wish you all the best and may this holiday be as special as you. Merry Christmas Dad and Mom!
Christmas Wishes for Friends
I’m wishing you all the best this Christmas. I hope your holidays would be fun and enjoyable. Merry Christmas my friend.
Have I told you how much I’m thankful of you being there for me – to support, to inspire, to care? This Christmas, I want you to know how much you’re dear to me. You’re one of special persons in my life and I thank you for everything. May this Christmas be the start of something more wonderful in your life. Merry Christmas, best friend!
It’s been so long that we have been together, sharing all kinds of feelings – be it good or bad, knowing that we will be there for each other. Merry Christmas to you my friend and I wish you all the best this Christmas.
Life can sometimes be strange, be difficult, be hard to live with. But because of you, it became easier to bear with. You’ve become my inspiration. Thank you for supporting and caring for me. I’m really thankful for the friendship. Have a Happy Holidays my friend.
Christmas Greetings for Significant Others
Wishing you the gift of faith, the blessing of hope and the peace of his love at Christmas and always.
May the miracle of Christmas fill your heart with warmth and love.
Thank you for the love and caring. Merry Christmas to you my love.
We may have some difference. We sometimes have hard times. But I want you to know, despite the differences, I love you and will always be. I wish you a very merry Christmas.
May you have the spirit of Christmas which is peace, the gladness of Christmas which is hope and the heart of Christmas which is love.
May the holidays make your dreams come true and may the love you share throughout the year return a hundred-fold to you. Merry Christmas.
Wish you every happiness this Christmas and sincere good wishes for a Happy New Year.
Diwali - the festival of light - is just days away. A fortunate time for Hindus. Once again, dark nights will be lit with Diyas - a small oil lamp, silence will be broke by the entertaining, eardrum-breaking firecrackers. And once again, our homes will be filled with joy and merriment. Our table will be occupied by different Diwali delicacies and recipes!
For that, I am sending everyone of you my warmest
Happy Diwali 2012 to all you! May all of you be blessed by Lord Krishna and your home be showered with fortune and wealth!
Diwali Festival- one of the most important holidays in Hindu community - is celebrated between the months of September-October. Different activities are associated with the Diwali celebration which includes decorating homes, making rangolis, setting up Lakshmi Puja Shrine in homes and lighting Diyas. You may be looking to send Diwali messages for your friends and relatives with great Diwali Pictures. Please Find Some great Diwali Pictures below. These Picture can be used as a base canvas for making a good Diwali greetings for your friends
Feel the joy and merriment of Diwali festival this year with these Diwali Pictures and Diwali Wishes.
Diwali festival’s here! So how you celebrate this one-of-a-kind occasion? As for what I’ve seen in the past years, Diwali festival will never be complete without lighting Diyas, decorating homes, bursting crackers, etc. People also don’t forget to greet their relatives, friends and loved ones a Happy Diwali.
But most of you are probably getting tired of sending pre-made Diwali greetings each and every year. So, let’s spice up your greetings and exercise your creativity. How? With Printable Diwali Cards .
Since one of the most prominent activities observed during Diwali is lighting Diyas, using this design for your card could be an ideal option. There are many Diyas and Diwali wallpapers online that you can download and attach to your printable greetings. Choose the design that will signify the lightening up from darkness, as for the essence of the festival.
Rangoli Design
Happy Diwali Rangoli
Another popular activity during this joyous occasion is making rangoli. “Rangoli”, for Hindus, is creatively expressing art using different colors. The designs are usually proportioned and geometric. When you use this idea, you can have two options:
First, draw your own Rangoli design, take a photo and attach it to your greeting card.
Second, find wide range of rangoli designs and patterns online that you can use for the card. Some websites offer free Diwali wallpapers with rangoli design. Download and use them for your card.
Diwali Photo Card Printables
Family as they light Diyas
But since the festival itself brings the essence of togetherness, why don’t you try putting your family photos on Printable Diwali Greetings to send to your loved ones? This is especially awesome for those who will send the card to distant relatives or family member. First, have a family picture taken and attach it to your diwali layout for printing.
You shouldn’t limit yourself when it comes to greetings cards. Let loose and think out of the box. Be creative and don’t be afraid trying something new. And lastly, make sure that your Diwali wishes come from your heart.
Cards made especially for an occasion is a good way to express heartfelt greetings to friends and loved ones. Especially if the occasion is something like Diwali
But you shouldn’t limit yourself when it comes to expressing your greetings. Although there are plenty of ready-made cards and printable Diwali greetings out there, I think your loved one would appreciate the fact that you exert effort to make a specially-made greeting card for them.
Now, here’s one example of creative home-made diwali wishes that your recipient will surely love and appreciate.
MATERIALS YOU NEED
Scissors
Ruler
Construction paper
Marker
Gluestick
Pencil
How to make your own diwali card: PROCEDURE
Step #1: With the use of scissors, cut out small pieces of construction paper of different colors and keep them separated on an egg carton.
Step #2: Use a black 9x12 construction paper as the card and fold them crosswise.
Step #3: With a pencil, sketch a diwali design (e.g. Rangoli design) on from of the card.
Step #4: Use the cut-out pieces of construction paper to create color to your drawing on the card and carefully glue them on it leaving a small space in between to produce a mosaic look.
Step #5:Lastly, glue a white paper inside the card and use a fine-tip marker to write your diwali greetings and wishes in it.
What’s one of our favorite ways to keep Christmas memories? Photo cards, of course! And here are some Christmas card ideas to get totally creative with them:
1. Ideas for Families:
• Stand everyone age wise and snap a picture, considering the hierarchy of the family. It’s a neat way to have a lovely picture, and you can add things like animated pictures of holly and mistletoe on the final shot.
Family Photo Christmas Card
• You can also create a funny Christmas card with cute pictures. Make a funny picture with everyone doing something silly that befits their personality. A short-tempered person can glare at the camera with their arms folded, a careless person can have an “Oops!” expression on their face, etc. Alternatively, you can add emoticons to express each person’s character. It’s a hilarious idea that sure is unique.
2. Ideas for Couple:
• How about snapping a Christmas picture at that special place? It could be where you proposed/were proposed to, your first date and so on, and all you have to do is edit the photo of that place into the background of your picture.
• A simple picture of the two of you together shows the love and intimacy between you two. You can later add quotes or cute emoticons and create the perfect Christmas card photo.
3. Ideas for Kids:
• Take a picture of the kids in a totally natural pose for your Christmas photo card. This could be when they’re surrounded by gifts, decorating the Christmas tree, etc. You can quotes as to what the kids might be saying at the time later for comic effect.
• Sometimes, kids don’t pose, they’re inexpressive, or they’re just plain shy. At that moment, snap a picture of them when something special for them happens, such as receiving their favorite toy. It’s a wonderful picture that captures a moment when they’re totally happy.
These are some of the basic ideas for Christmas pictures cards. They are best used for printable Christmas cards. You can tweak them to create unique x-mas greeting card. I hope this helps. Happy Holidays!
(Note: "Family Photo Christmas Card" was from freechristmaswallpapers.net)
Diwali incorporates five-day long celebration in India. Each day encompasses unique significance.
The 1st Day – The Dhanteras
The first day of Diwali starts with Dhanwantari Trayodashi, also known as Dhanvantari Trayodashi. It falls at the 13th lunar day of the Krishna Paksha, the Kartik Hindu month. Trayodashi is renowned as Dhan-teras. According to the ancient Indian legends, Lord Dhanwantari emerged from the ocean with the Ayurvedic for mankind’s welfare. On this day, people worship the God of Death, Lord Yamaraj. They light “Yama-Diya” along with the prayers for the Lord. One of the most popular traditions done during this festival is buying new utensils for homes.
Lighting Diyas
Pictures grabbed from 365greetings Diwali Wallpapers
The 2nd Day – The Choti Diwali
Narak Chaturdashi is the 2nd day of Diwali. According to the legend, Lord Krishna slew Narakasur to free the mankind from fear of the devil. As part of the tradition, people massage their body with oils and bathe afterwards. And there’s an interesting belief that those who don’t bathe will go to hell or “Narak”.
The 3rd Day – The Lakshmi Puja or Badi Diwali
The Badi Diwali is considered as the most important day of Diwali Festival, celebrated on 3rd day of Diwali. During this day, people worship and offer prayers to their Goddess Lakshmi for them to be blessed with prosperity and wealth. As part of the tradition, people clean and decorate their homes with different colorful lights.
Goddess Lakshmi
Pictures grabbed from 365greetings Diwali Wallpapers
The 4th Day – The Govardhan Puja or the Padwa
On the 4th day, people worship Lord Govardhan Parvat. In legends, Lord Shri Krishna, together with Vraja people, performed the Padwa or Govardhan Pooja to protect them from rain. It became an ancient tradition since then.
The 5th Day – The Bhratri Dooj or Bhai Duj
The 5th day of Diwali festival is celebrated to give tribute to brother-sister relationship. According to legend, the God of Death Lord Yamaraj visited Yamuna, his sister. This action is believed to bless and free them from sins. From hereon in, it became part of the tradition that brothers visit their sisters. Then, sisters will sweeten their mouths with different kinds of sweets.
Diwali is a holy traditional festival celebrated in India, Sri Lanka, Fiji and most of Nepal. It is also called as Deepavali, Devali or Divali. Also referred to as “Festival of Light”, it signifies triumph of light over darkness.It is celebrated by the Indians all over the world.
The history of Diwali is connected with Rama- Ravana War (Between India and Sri Lanka). Ravana Was a demon king who was doing lot evil things. Lord Rama had to go to Forest for 14 years to full fill a promise his father given to his third wife. As per the story King Dasarath promised his third wife that she can ask 2 boons at any time of life from him and if it is under his ability he will fulfill that request. When she came to know that King Dasarath is going to crown Lord Rama as king she asked the two boons. One of the boon was to send Lord Rama to forest for 14 years and another one is to make her son as the King. King Dasarath was in big mental tension when he here this. However when Lord Rama Came to know about this he himself went to forest along with his wife and another brother to forest. Demon king Ravana has kidnaped Ramas wife. So rama build a bridge to Srilanka (Adam's Bridge) and defeated Demon king Ravana.
By that time he has completed 14 years in forest and he decided to return to Ayodya to take over the kingdom from his brother (Third queens son), who was ruling the kingdom by keeping lord ramas foot wear on the throne. He was so upset by his mothers cunning act and requested lord Rama to come back and take over the kingdom before, which has been refused by Lord rama siting their father's promise is bigger than ruling the kindom.
When People of Ayodya came to know that Lord Rama is returning they welcomed him lighting lamps all over the kingdom. Then onwards that day is celebrated as Diwali by lighting lamps all over the place.
Diwali Festival – The Celebration
People throughout in India, regardless of age and classes, celebrate this holy festival with equal enthusiasm and zeal. Diwali Festival involves putting on new clothes and participating in different activities related to it. On Diwali it is normal to send Diwali greetings to Relatives and friends. You can find some best Diwali messages on internet, search for some good Diwali wallpaper to use as canvas to make a great diwali card by yourself
Diwali (Deepawali) usually falls on 'Amavasyaa' day (which is typically between the month of October and November). As part of the celebration, people are illuminating their homes by lighting a tiny oil lamp, mostly known as “Diyas”. They also decorate their homes with lovely rangoli arts with colorful designs.
Some Diwali Messages
Please find some Diwali messages for your reference
Happy Diwali to you and your family
Let us celebrate the victory of Lord Rama
Over Demon King Ravana
The god will be always the Victor
Happy Diwali
Another Diwali has come
To celebrate the holy day
The day when God has
defeated the Evil
Happy Diwali Diwali Wishes from 365greetings.com
