Ecards – The Revolutionery Way to Express Your Emotions

We always look for different ideas...try different ways to say something serious. But the one best option we choose is an ecard. Today ecards are available to express any emotion to anyone. You can even choose to customize them according to your requirements. Be it your loved ones birthday, anniversary, wedding or any other occasion. You can send your wishes before you make it to them. Infact if you forgot to wish them on the same day you can send a lovely belated ecard and it wil bring smile on their faces instead of anger.

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Maha Shivratri 2011

Maha Shivartri 2011 arrives with the same fervor yet with a uniqueness of its own. As one of the grand festivals in India this is celebrated with immense devotion. Rituals like taking a bath, preferably in the Ganges, chanting the hyms and washing the Shiv Lingam add to the glory of Maha Shivratri. Every year, thousands of devotes visit temples with this Lord’s idol or Lingam and offer prayers.

Maha Shivratri 2011 falls on 3rd of March. The date is decided as per the North Indian calendar. The festival falls in Falgun Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi. Several mythological tales are attached to this fete.

Maha Shivratri celebrations:

Maha Shivratri celebration begins right from the dawn. People clean their home and themselves with care before visiting the temples. Devotees prefer the Ganges to purify them and may often travel from far to be at the holy river. After this, they visit the Shiva temples and take part in various ceremonies. They perform rituals such as washing the Shiva Lingam with water, milk and honey. Prayers with “Om Namah Shivayi” chants are a common sight in Shiv temples. Folklores such as the Shiv Tandava, Shiv Parvati marriage and the Samudra Manthan are usually associated with the festival. Night long celebrations take place at Shiv temples, where traditional recipes of Thandai and Cashew Nut Barfi are served along with many other festive special recipes.

Maha Shivratri rituals:

Just like every other year, Maha Shivratri 2011 will be celebrated with its special rituals. The day begins with special customs and ends with customs as well. Devotees wake up before the sunrise, bathe themselves in the holy Ganges and prepare themselves for other ritual activities. They pay respect and offer prayers to Lord Shiva, Sun God and Lord Vishnu. After bathing the Shiv Lingam with milk, yoghurt, rose water, sandlewood paste, water and honey. Devotees pray with coconut, special flowers, fruits and incense sticks. Women seek blessings from this Lord and Goddess Parvati for blissful marital life and to get good husband.

Special prayers are offered to this Lord of creation and destruction, all through the night. Devotees stay awake and sing hyms in praise of the Lord Shiva. In some places there are enactments of the Shiv Parvati marriage at midnight.

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President's Day - Celebrate it on 21st Feb

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Chinese New Year at a glance

Chinese New Year is one of the most important festivals for the Chinese community. This is a fifteen day event that ends with the well-known Lantern festival. Held as per the Chinese traditional astrological calendar, the year is marked by symbolic significance of a creature. Chinese New Year 2011 is here as the Xin-Mao Year or the ‘Year of Rabbits’. The festival is celebrated with its traditional color of red.

Chinese New Year festivity:
Chinese New Year celebrations bring out the cultural richness of the community. Special festive recipes, masked parades and traditional dance forms are a part of the New Year celebrations. During the festival, people take part in various religious activities too. They visit temples and monasteries and pay respect to the ancestors.

Dragon dances, lion dances and colorful Lantern Festival are the highlights of the festival. During this time of the year, people clean their house and surroundings to summon luck and success and keep away evil. They also participate in activities such as family get-togethers, exchange of gifts and partying with near and dear ones.

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Celebrating Chinese New Year - The Year of Rabbit

Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is here with a big bang. The festival commences from the 3^rd of February this year, 2011. Also known by the name of Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, this is one of the most important festive events for the Chinese community. The festival starts with several traditional activities like cleaning of home and surroundings, decorations with red color décor items and family gatherings. People visit temples and monasteries and pay respect to their god and ancestors before starting their year. The fifteen day long festive celebrations are worth being a part of.

Celebrating Chinese New Year:

Year 2011 is the ‘Year of Rabbits’ or Xin-Mao Year as per the Chinese astrological calendar. Chinese New Year has all the ingredients to be one of the most favorite festivals for the community. From traditional activities such as spectacular dragon dance performances, lion dances and lantern parades to grand feasts, the festival has it all. Territories and countries such as Malaysia, Mainland China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore and Philippines celebrate this fifteen day long festival with great enthusiasm.

Chinese New Year celebration is more about its traditional activities like, exchanging gifts, giving money to children on New Year day, feasts on New Year eve. Other events like firework shows, horse racing competitions, flower markets, fairs and New Year parades are the main attractions of this festival. Traditional recipes like Niangao, Jiaozi Dumplins, Fagao, Yusheng are savored during the fifteen day celebration of the Chinese New Year.

Welcoming the New Year:
People wait for the first ring of the bell that announces the Chinese New Year. They gather at the nearby squares, where a huge sized bell is hung. As the time approaches the bell is rung followed by firework shows and cheer from the people gathered there. Bai Nian or New Year greetings are exchanged after the clock strikes midnight.

Chinese New Year is a grand event that lasts till the Lantern Festival. It is one of the best festivals to be a part of.

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All Saints Day

The festival of All Saints Day is celebrated by the church to remember and honor all the faithful men of Christianity. The liturgical color for All Saints' Day is white as also testified in the book of Revelations in the Holy Bible. In the life of the church, this day is a special event because it enhances the worship life of everyone who observes it. 1st November is the traditional date to observe the All Saints Day.

The origins of the festival of All Saints Day are found in the Roman Catholic Church of the Middle Ages. An extensive practice of Christians had been reflecting on the lives and examples of the saints. This practice is followed since the earliest days of the church. The liturgical calendar was packed with the commemorations of a huge number of martyrs and saints by the early Middle Ages. A large number of these lesser observances were pooled into a joint celebration called All Saints' Day.

On this day offerings are made in Mexico, Portugal and Spain. The play ‘Don Juan Tenorio’ is customarily performed in Spain. The celebration of ‘Dia de los Inocentes’ or Day of the Innocents, coincides with All Saints Day in Mexico. On this day deceased infants and children are honored. The tradition of Pao-por-Deus is celebrated by children in Portugal and they move door to door and receive nuts, pomegranates and cakes. In Italy, Spain, Malta, Luxembourg, France, Belgium, Hungary, Austria and Portugal people put flowers on graves of their relatives.
People follow the tradition of lighting candles and visit graves of their relatives in the Czech Republic, Finland, Slovakia, Croatia, Romania, Hungary, Catholic parts of Germany, Sweden, Poland, Austria, Lithuania, Slovenia and Moldova.

All saints Day is known as ‘Undas’, ‘Todos los Santos’ and sometimes ‘Araw ng mga Namayapa’ (roughly ‘Day of the deceased’) in the Philippines. Here it is celebrated as All Soul’s Day. One day before, one after and on this day, people visit graves of their relatives, offer flowers and prayers and lit candles on graves. In short, visiting cemeteries and giving ‘Soul Cakes’ to the poor are customs and traditions of All Saints Day.

In the English-speaking countries, the festival is customarily celebrated with the hymn ‘For All the Saints’.

All Saints Day is also known by the names of All Hallows or Hallowmas. The eve of All Saints is known by the names of All Hallows Eve or Halloween. All Saints Day is a solemnity which is celebrated in the Western Christianity. This day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost in Eastern Christianity to give honor to all the saints whether known or unknown.

The entire church is celebrating the feast of All Saints on 1st November for over a millennium. This feast is the most important feast of the Catholic Church. It is a divine day of obligation. In other words, it is compulsory for all Catholics to attend Mass on that day.

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Eid- Ul- Adha - A Sacred Festival of Sacrifice

One of the major festivals of Muslims is Eid- Ul- Adha. Eid- Ul- Adha is also known by the name of Bakr- Eid. It is the festival of sacrifice. Muslims sacrifice their domestic animals like goat, sheep, cows and camels on this festival. The sacrifice Muslims make on this day symbolizes the sacrifice made by Prophet Abraham. The celebrations of this festival begin after the Hajj. On the tenth day of Duhl-Hijja, the very first day of Eid-Ul-Adha is celebrated. Duhl-Hijja is the last month of the Islamic year. In some areas, Muslims rejoice in the celebrations of Eid-Ul-Adha for many days. This year, Eid- Ul- Adha will be celebrated on 16th November.

Throughout the planet, Eid-Ul-Adha is known by several names such as ‘Sacrifice Feast’ or ‘Kurban Bayrami’. It is known as ‘Hari Raya Haji’ in Singapore and Malaysia. It is known by the name of Tabaski in West Africa. The name ‘Hari Raya Aidiladha’ is famous in South East Asia. In India it is known as Eid- al-Adha or Idu’z Zuha. Eid-ul-Azha or Id al-Adha names are famous in Bangladesh. Though this festival differs in name but the spirit to celebrate it is the same throughout the globe.

Eid-Ul-Adha occurs around seventy days after the end of Ramadan month. This festival is celebrated in the memory of Prophet Abraham to be ready to sacrifice his son to obey God. God instructed Abraham to lift up the foundation of Kaaba which was a sacred place in Mecca. In a dream, God also asked Abraham to forfeit his son. Abraham took his son to sacrifice him and obey God. When Abraham reached the place where he was instructed to sacrifice his son, God has already kept a sheep there to be sacrificed instead of his son. Thereby this festival is said to be a festival of sacrifice. Some people commemorate Eid- ul- Adha because it ends the Hajj for those Muslims who make a trip to Mecca every year.

On Eid- ul- Adha people recite prayers early morning followed by Khutba and then the breakfast of Sheer Korma gives a delicious start to the day. The animal is sacrificed after the breakfast. There are certain age and quality standards for sacrificial animal or else the animal is considered an unacceptable sacrifice. Meat of the slaughtered animal is distributed among friends, family and poor people. It is an assumption that Eid- ul- Adha lasts for three days but according to some Islamic traditions Eid- ul- Adha lasts for four days and it is Eid- ul- Fitr that lasts for three days. People visit their near and dear ones in the evening. Those who visit Muslim places on this day are served lip smacking food and drinks.

On this festive occasion, markets are decorated nicely and the cheerful Muslims do shopping to their heart’s content. Children are very excited to wear new clothes. They enjoy receiving gifts, perks, sweets and new clothes.

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The Fall

Autumn, also known as “fall”, is a month that comes between summer and winter. The end of summer open’s door for the beauty of autumn. Leaves can be sighted in red color. They dry out and pave way for new green leaves. The air is fresh. Buds blossom into flowers.

Autumn is also known as harvest season. This season is ideal for new beginnings. It symbolizes the Halloween season in United States.

Autumn offers great a delight to human eyes. Natural beauty is at its best. Autumn signifies, perfect harmony, and togetherness. You wish to be with someone you love. If he or she is far away, you crave to be with them. It’s the best season to reconcile a bitter relationship.

So what are you waiting for? Autumn is just round the corners. It gives you a perfect reason to rejoice and have fun. Take advantage of this beautiful season and spread happiness and beauty in the life of those who mean so much.

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Ganpati Bappa Morya - Happy Ganesh Chaturthi

Hindus, around the world, celebrate the great Ganesha’s birth with utmost zeal and joy. As per the Hindu calendar, the festival falls during the month of Bhadra. It’s a grand fair celebrated with immense vim and vigor for ten days. Ganesh Chaturthi is an eagerly awaited and an extremely important community festival. A beautiful and magnificent idol of Lord Ganesha, created for the festivity, seems like a life-like replica of the god. Thousand devotees pay their homage and worship the Lord placed on a raised platform with pious mantras, Vedic hymns and several holy rituals. The Ganesha carnival ends with 'Ananta Chaturdashi'.

It’s the perfect time and reason to reach out to all your mates and families on the auspicious festival with our religious greeting cards. Our Ganesh Chaturthi e-card section provides a plethora of thoughtful and spiritual ecards to select from. Spread the beautiful message of honesty and love and convey your warm wishes with the help of our amazing greeting cards.

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Here’s a wish full of hopes for a bright New Year ahead

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah is celebrated as birthday of the world because it’s on this day G-d created man. The first two days of Tishrei are observed as Rosh Hashanah. As per the Jewish tradition the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah is the perfect time for reflection and self introspection. It’s believed to be the days of judgment. The time is apt for seeking forgiveness for wrongs, mending faults and striving to be a better person. Basically, Rosh Hashanah is all about making peace and spreading love.

Rosh Hashanah is a holiday filled with hope for a great New Year. It provides an ideal opportunity to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with your friends, family and loved ones. Reach out to your near and dear ones and wish them a healthy and happy New Year with our meaningful Rosh Hashanah Ecards. Our Rosh Hashanah E-cards section offers delightful Rosh Hashanah greeting cards to choose from.

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Celebrating the Hues of Onam

Welcome the return of the legendary king Mahabali during the Malayali month of Chingam (Aug – Sep). Enjoy the spirit of onam season with our near and dear ones. Sprinkle the carnival season with the portrayal of Kerela's most cherished cultures and traditions. Onam is the perfect occasion to treat oneself with the thrill and adventure of the various brave Onam games and delicious Onam recipes. It’s the time for the families to collectively celebrate the biggest festival of Kerela.

Celebrate the grand festival by spreading the beautiful hues of Rangoli in the life of your near and dear ones with out colorful e-cards. Convey your heartfelt warm wishes on this auspicious Onam Festival with our amazing Onam cards. The expressive Onam e-cards will help you to wish your near and dear ones a blissful and prosperous Onam. Try our Onam ecards for the best manifestations of the Onam celebration. Our Onam e-cards give words to your heartfelt blessings and wishes. Choose the best one from our amazing collection of e-cards. Send them across to your family, friends and loved ones and fill their Onam with joy and delight.

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Free Ecards - Different types of Ecards

Myriad sites display free greeting cards. Users can glance through cards and select a card of his or her choice absolutely free. Christmas or New Year, Valentine's Day or Birthday, Thanksgiving or Easter- Ecards have set everyone's pulse racing and goes completely in sync with high-tech world. Sender can send a card to receiver with just a click of mouse without paying a single penny. Just write the email address of receiver, to send your chosen ecard to its destination.

Are Ecards Safe?

While you send or receives ecards have you ever thought its safe or not? If you get it from known person then its fine, but if the sender is unknown to you then the OK looking card, might also be spyware, spam or a computer virus. Once the ecard is downloaded it can display obscene images or bombard your screen with pop-up ads. To avoid this trouble don't open an ecard from unknown source or sender. Use antivirus software, never open a card with an attachment.

Different types of Ecards--

Flash card:
These cards are incredibly designed are have striking appeal. They are highly creative and brings together audio, video and moving images. The content is also placed in a very attractive way spell-binding everyone's attention.

Post card:
Post card is like a greeting card, available in gift stores. The only difference is it's not made of paper and is available online on your computer screen with the help on Internet connection. It's size varies from 400X 300 pixel to 500X 350 pixel.

Animated card:
Similar to post card in appearance but the only difference in animated cards is, its a bit smaller in size.

The size of a card is around 320X320 pixel.

Ecards are happening and everyone's entrapped in its resounding appeal. Anytime, anyplace and anywhere; Go for Ecards and you just gonna love it.

Ecards are Happening

Ecards are handy way to send greetings in a quick way.

Ecards are cheap and don't burn hole in the pocket.

One can flip through the pages of a site and select card of his or her choice from myriad categories.

These cards are embellishes with beautiful imagery and heart touching content, making their appeal unsurmountable and magical.

Users can change the font and color of cards as per their own requirement and even type a note of best wishes.

Nothing is manual with ecards and one having efficiency in computers find it highly convenient and lucrative.

Unlike the tedious task of selecting a greeting card in the market stores, overflowing with huge variety can be really hectic.

Increasing prices of greeting cards especially during holiday and festive season makes e-cards, which are free of cost highly preferable.

Online greeting cards are highly creative and merges audio, video and moving images.