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Why do people celebrate Halloween?
People celebrate Halloween for a variety of reasons, tracing back to its historical roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, where it was believed that the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. On this night, people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. Fast-forward to today, Halloween is largely seen as a fun and light-hearted holiday. It's an opportunity for children and adults alike to engage in activities like trick-or-treating, costume parties, carving pumpkins, and watching scary movies - and sending spooky Halloweend greetings cards!
Why do we dress up for Halloween?
The tradition of dressing up for Halloween stems from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a celebration marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, a time often associated with death. It was believed that on the night of October 31, the veil between the living and the dead was at its thinnest, allowing spirits to cross over into the world of the living. People would dress in costumes, often representing ghosts and spirits, in an attempt to mimic or appease these supernatural beings. Over time, as Halloween evolved, the custom of dressing up continued but also expanded to include a broader range of costumes. Today, dressing up for Halloween is seen as a form of self-expression and fun, allowing individuals to assume a different identity, be it spooky, fantastical, or simply funny, for a night of festivities.
Are Halloween cards a thing?
Absolutely, Halloween cards are indeed a thing - and a rather popular one at that! Just like any other holiday, Halloween provides a perfect opportunity to send warm (or chilling) wishes to friends and family. From cutesy pumpkin-themed cards for kids to spookier, funnier options for adults, there's something for everyone. Happy Halloween cards can be a delightful surprise, helping to spread the holiday spirit and add a personal touch to your Halloween greetings. At Postable, we’ve taken this festive tradition to a whole new level by offering a wide array of Halloween greetings cards, including options to personalize and even handling the mailing process for you. So not only can you find a Halloween card to match your style and sentiment, but you can also send it off without leaving the comfort of your home, making it easier than ever to add a sprinkle of festive cheer to your loved ones' Halloween.
What do you write in a Halloween card?
Writing in a Halloween card can be a fun, creative endeavor, allowing you to tailor your message and greeting based on the recipient's tastes and your relationship with them. You can take a spooky route with phrases like "Wishing you a spook-tacular Halloween!" or "Have a frightfully fun night." For younger recipients, consider cute or funny messages such as "Hope your Halloween is all treats and no tricks!" or "Boo to you from our crew!" If you want to include a more thoughtful note, you could say, "Just wanted to lift your spirits. Happy Halloween!" or "In the midst of the spooky and scary, your friendship is the treat of my Halloween." The goal of any Halloween greeting card is to create a note that is festive, fun, and personal, adding a little extra Halloween cheer to the recipient's day.
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Halloween Greeting Cards
Boo! Want to surprise your friends and family with a Halloween card? Postable has got you covered with the spookiest-awesomest-quirkiest Halloween greeting cards you’ve ever seen! We’ll even mail them for you! There are far too many costume parties to attend to waste time stuffing envelopes and going to the post office. Postable will mail your Halloween cards for you!
Choose the happy Halloween card that truly makes your heart tingle (we even have Halloween photo cards to upload your own custom photo), type in your addresses or choose from your free address book, and hit send. Voila! Sending out your Halloween greeting cards has literally never been easier.
Our Halloween cards aren’t just about bringing spooky joy to your Halloween, they're also about loving our planet. How, you ask? Each one of our happy Halloween cards is printed on 100% recycled paper! No tricks here, only the treat of sustainable greetings!
Also, did we mention how spook-tacularly diverse our collection of Halloween cards is? We've got everything from cackling witches to dancing skeletons, from fun-loving ghosts to moonlit haunted houses. There's a perfect Halloween greeting card for every ghoul and boy in your life, whether they like funny, cute, or spine-chillingly spooky. Even our envelope liners have a dash of Halloween spirit, with bats and spiders ready to fly out and deliver a friendly BOO!
On another note, it’s almost November which means Holiday season is just around the corner. Check out the Holiday cards because with Postable, you’ll never have to leave your PJs to send out your annual Christmas cards!
