Text on the reverse side:A contemporary birthday adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary party adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can ...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Christmas adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fox...

Text on the reverse side:Tea bags were invented in the United States back in 1908 by Thomas Sullivan who created small silk bags for giving samples...

Text on the reverse side:The way to say “happy birthday” in Japanese is “otanjoubi omedetou” (formal version: “otanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu”.) Tan...

Text on the reverse side:London was the first city to reach a population of more than one million in 1811. It is still the world’s largest financia...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary royal adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ca...

Text on the reverse side:Most people dream in colour, but there is a high chance that those who grew up watching a monochrome television would actu...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:Many ancient cultures believed that smoke carried prayers to the heavens, which is why today we make wishes before blowing...

Text on the reverse side:The game Scrabble has sold 150 million units in 121 countries. A Scrabble Championship is one of the only places players a...

Text on the reverse side:Image taken from a vintage electric publicity poster. Did you know that only 10 percent of energy in a standard light bulb...

Text on the reverse side:Image taken from a vintage poster designed by Alphonse Mucha. His Art Nouveau style was often imitated although it was a m...

Text on the reverse side:In Chinese culture, also colours can carry an auspicious meaning. Blue, azure and some shades of green, called “qing”, are...

Text on the reverse side:An embroidered panel in the manner of William Morris decorated with trailing orange briar roses. The briar rose has been s...

Text on the reverse side:Buckingham Palace revealed that Queen Victoria regularly enjoyed a slice with tea every afternoon. The quintessential Engl...

Text on the reverse side: Champagne has been served at royal courts across Europe for centuries. In 1884, Champagne was selected as the official d...

Text on the reverse side:The first hot air balloon flight was demonstrated flying over the heads of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and the French cou...

Text on the reverse side: In the library of life, birthdays are golden bookmarks - moments to pause, celebrate, and smile. May this birthday bring...

Text on the reverse side:A cheerful cat, crowned with a colourful party hat, sits proudly before a delicious birthday cake. Whiskers twitch with ex...

Text on the reverse side:The oldest known confection in the world is the Linzer Torte, a tart with jam and a lattice pasty top, which shows up not ...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary birthday adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which...

Text on the reverse side:This image is taken from a vintage poster for the French manufacturer Panhard, established in 1887. Their first vehicles s...

Text on the reverse side:Image taken from a vintage poster designed by Alphonse Mucha. His Art Nouveau style was often imitated although it was a m...

Text on the reverse side:Guinness World Record for the longest birthday was set by Sven Hagemeier who kept his 26th birthday going for 46 hours by ...

Text on the reverse side:The Moulin Rouge is close to Montmartre in the Paris district of Pigalle. A seductive dance by the courtesans who operated...

Text on the reverse side:In the UK, cards from the Royal Family are sent to those celebrating their 100th,105th birthday and every year thereafter.

Text on the reverse side:The peacock is a symbol of immortality because the ancients believed peacocks do not decay even after death. Furthermore, ...

Text on the reverse side:The 20th century saw the average life expectancy shooting up 30 years, which is the greatest gain in 5,000 years of human ...

Text on the reverse side:All UK passports are issued in His or Her Majesty’s name - a document which gives permission for citizens to travel. Unkno...

Text on the reverse side:It is not recorded how many people shared to finish it, but the largest cupcake ever made was apparently one baked in Wash...

Text on the reverse side:Prior to the introduction of railways, communities around the UK had their own local time (e.g. Bristol was 10 minutes beh...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary birthday adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which...

Text on the reverse side:In Britain “barking” is short for “barking mad”. The area of Barking is sometimes cited as the origin, attributed to the a...

Text on the reverse side:According to a professor at Harvard states that in order to grow old and happy: “You have to keep your sense of humour, gi...

Text on the reverse side:In the United Kingdom cards from the Royal Family are sent to those celebrating their 100th, 105th birthday and every year...

Text on the reverse side:Image taken from an 1897 poster by Edward Penfield - one of America’s most famous poster artists. Often referred to as the...

Text on the reverse side:Birthday cakes originate from the ancient Greeks who made round shaped cakes with candles, offered to the Moon Goddess. It...

Text on the reverse side:The 1930s saw people describing popular blues songs as "rocking". As time evolved with rock 'n' roll music in the 1950s, t...

Text on the reverse side:Deer antlers are the fastest growing tissue on the planet, where at their peak, they can expand an inch every two days.

Text on the reverse side:Palms are evergreen, never losing their leaves in winter. Remaining fresh through all seasons, some palms depending on the...

Text on the reverse side:The "Happy Birthday" song, originally titled "Good Morning to All," was composed by sisters Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill...

Text on the reverse side:In Greco-Roman mythology, the peacock tail was said to have the "eyes" of the stars. Peacocks with their graceful beauty, ...

Text on the reverse side:In the United Kingdom cards from the Royal Family are sent to those celebrating their 100th, 105th birthday and every year...

Text on the reverse side:In the United Kingdom cards from the Royal Family are sent to those celebrating their 100th,105th birthday and every year ...

Text on the reverse side:The first mention of the cupcake can be traced as far back as 1796. Written by Amelia Simmons in American Cookery, there i...

Text on the reverse side:Studies show that those who have a positive outlook about ageing outlive those with negative views by several years, regar...

Text on the reverse side:Created by Le Dolci bakery in Toronto, the most extravagant cupcake costs an eye-watering $900 (£540) for the bespoke bake...

Text on the reverse side:Some say that the custom of the birthday cake goes as far back as ancient Greece where, birthday candles were lit on cakes...

Text on the reverse side:The term, old boy, refers to a man who is a member of an influential long established clique, especially in a social spher...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Christmas adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, wh...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Santa Claus adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, wh...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Christmas Carol adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”...

Text on the reverse side:The artwork captures a moment in Japan's history when global influences began to merge with local traditions, resulting in...

Text on the reverse side: There are numerous editions of the iconic Great Wave. From the British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York Ci...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Christmas adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the f...

Text on the reverse side: In the UK, it is only when a single snow flake is observed falling within the 24 hours of 25th December on the rooftop o...

Text on the reverse side:The famous song “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow” was first recorded back in 1945 by the artist Vaughn Monroe, reach...

Text on the reverse side:The Japanese calligraphy reads “yoi otoshi wo” translating as “wishing you a good new year.” The New Year is the most impo...

Text on the reverse side:Hochu Nakamura (active 1790- 1819), a Rinpa school Japanese painter from the middle to late Edo period, was mainly active ...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces by licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck, becko...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Scrooge adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the fox w...

Text on the reverse side:Meow, the representation of cat sound, dates as far back as the 1630s in the forms of miaow, miau, meaw. Exploring differe...

Text on the reverse side:The Imperial Russian Ballet choreographer Marius Petipa commissioned Peter Tchaikovsky to compose the music for this fairy...

Text on the reverse side:“Art Deco” comes from the French phrase “Art Decoratif” - a style first showcased in 1900 at the Universal Exposition in P...

Text on the reverse side:The first decorated Christmas tree goes as far back as 1510 in Latvia. Funnily, the idea of decorating the tree with elect...

Text on the reverse side:Published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857, this iconic Christmas song was written by James Lord Pierpont (...

Text on the reverse side:The first Christmas card was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole (1808-1882) in 1843, the same publication year of 'A Christmas...

Text on the reverse side: In the great book of life, Christmas is a chapter lined with wonder – where every page glows with warmth, laughter, and ...

Text on the reverse side:Published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857, this iconic Christmas song was written by James Lord Pierpont (...

Text on the reverse side:Most likely to help with the insulating properties of their fur, polar bears love to stay clean by taking a swim and rolli...

Text on the reverse side:Jingle Bells, the iconic song in the festive period, was written in 1857 by James Lord Pierpont. It was recorded on an Edi...

Text on the reverse side:The 1892 two-act ballet, with a score by Tchaikovsky, is popular world over especially in the Christmas season. Nutcracker...

Text on the reverse side:The age-old custom of setting new year's resolutions, dates as far back as Babylonian and Roman times. Although many striv...

Text on the reverse side:The first Christmas card was created and sent in 1843 by British businessman Sir Cole. A thousand copies of the card were ...

Text on the reverse side:One of the most popular dog breeds often appearing in movies and peering out of celebrities' purses is Chihuahua. Chihuahu...

Text on the reverse side:Writing letters to Santa Claus has been a Christmas tradition for many years. Apparently, there is a noticeable difference...

Text on the reverse side:Christmas candy canes began as straight white sticks of sugar candy for decorating the trees. A choirmaster at Cologne Cat...

Text on the reverse side: A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, was written in just six weeks and selling 6,000 copies by Christmas Eve only five...

Text on the reverse side:Tom Smith invented Christmas crackers in 1847. The original early Victorian mottoes included in the package were mainly lo...

Text on the reverse side:“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” A quote by th...

Text on the reverse side:An estimate of the number of books ever published, was announced by google back in 2010. It reached the impressive number ...

Text on the reverse side:Meow, the representation of cat sound, dates as far back as the 1630s in the forms of miaow, miau, and meaw. Exploring dif...

Text on the reverse side: Each Christmas, the Royal Albert Hall sparkles with festive performances. Beyond carols and concerts, it has hosted Japa...

Text on the reverse side:Hedgehogs are one of the few mammals to enter true hibernation in the winter months. They prepare for their big slumber ar...

Text on the reverse side:The modern image of Santa Claus in the red suit was popularised into American pop culture when he was illustrated that way...

Text on the reverse side:Did you know that in the movie adaptations, James Bond drinks Champagne more than any other beverage? Nearly 40 glasses an...

Text on the reverse side:For Christmas-haters, there are many great places you could escape during this time of the year. Countries that do not cel...

Text on the reverse side:Snow globes are said to have originated in France. The first record of a snow globe dates back to one that was exhibited a...

Text on the reverse side:One or two glasses of red wine per day can make you live longer. Grape skin naturally contains many antioxidants, which pr...

Text on the reverse side:Playbill advertising Edward Stirling’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” performed at the Adelphi Theatre...

Text on the reverse side:Illustration by John Leech from the novel 'A Christmas Carol.' The term “bah humbug!”, used by the character Ebenezer Scro...

Text on the reverse side:According to a study, 7 out of 10 British dogs get Christmas gifts from their doting owners.

Text on the reverse side:The quote comes from the famous Ellen Lee DeGeneres, one of America's most well-known comedians and talk show hosts.

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Text on the reverse side:The iconic novella was highly influential in reviving Christmas and reinventing how the season is celebrated. Celebrations...

Text on the reverse side:The name ‘scrooge’ has become another word for a miser in the English language. ‘Bah! Humbug!’ has come to express that so...

Text on the reverse side:As an increasing number of people take on desk jobs, an increasingly common thing in modern society is the “dead butt synd...

Text on the reverse side:Both male and female reindeer grow long antlers, but shed their antlers at different times. The females around May, while ...

Text on the reverse side:The word “nice,” when it appeared in English in the 13th century, actually meant “stupid” (derived from the Latin “nescius...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary party adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can ...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Graduation adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which...

Text on the reverse side:“Omedetou”, or in formal situations, “Omedetou gozaimasu”, is what is said for any congratulatory occasions or event, to b...

Text on the reverse side:The peacock as a good luck symbol represents nobility, holiness, guidance, protection, whilst also reminding us the beauty...

Text on the reverse side:Already by the 3rd century BC, the Romans had discovered the sparkly kind of wine which they named vinum titilium (“wine t...

Text on the reverse side:The flight of a Champagne cork is part of the fun and the glamour of drinking Champagne, which can reach a speed of around...

Text on the reverse side:Champagne is the wine de rigueur in all kinds of special celebrations. When a bottle is uncorked, we celebrate the joy of ...

Text on the reverse side:Image taken from a vintage poster designed by Alphonse Mucha. His Art Nouveau style was often imitated although it was a m...

Text on the reverse side:In case you have the urge to build a structure for a Champagne cascade, the optimum measurements are as follows: Base leve...

Text on the reverse side: Champagne has been served at royal courts across Europe for centuries. In 1884, Champagne was selected as the official d...

Text on the reverse side:Champagne is the wine de rigueur in all kinds of special celebrations. When a bottle is uncorked, we celebrate the joy of ...

Text on the reverse side:A "top lad" is one who excels in all areas of being a lad, whose antics must be effortless, never forced, and come natural...

Text on the reverse side:Did you know, the smaller the bubbles, the better the quality of the champagne? A bottle of champagne at room temperature ...

Text on the reverse side:Rabbits are associated to cleverness and self-devotion. Woodblock print by Kōno Bairei (1844-1895).

Text on the reverse side:Rabbits can be found living on every continent of the world (except Antarctica) and so they appear in various tales, mytho...

Text on the reverse side:Although Easter is a religious holiday, Easter eggs originated from pagan traditions. As a symbol of new life, the egg was...

Text on the reverse side:The average time for cracking open the first Easter egg is 11am on Easter Sunday morning (although studies show that nearl...

Text on the reverse side:Exercise is healthy, but can cause high levels of free radicals that can attack and damage the cells in your body. Consumi...

Text on the reverse side:The bunny, on the night before Easter, is said to bring baskets filled with coloured eggs, candy, and sometimes toys to th...

Text on the reverse side:In Italy, April 2011, the world's largest chocolate Easter egg was made which measured over 34 feet in length, and weighed...

Text on the reverse side:It is said that the concept of the Easter bunny giving candies and eggs originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. The ...

Text on the reverse side:The woven containers of a basket, often in illustrations for Easter, besides being a useful tool for carefully collecting ...

Text on the reverse side:The first Fabergé Egg was commissioned by the Czar Alexander III to Carl Fabergé as an Easter gift for his wife, giving f...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary doctor adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary get well adaptation of an antique Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”...

Text on the reverse side:During the filming of the famous number in Singin’ in the Rain, Gene Kelly was sick. His wife commented that he “was all d...

Text on the reverse side:Some hospitals apparently keep a supply of beer for alcoholics, in case a patient goes through withdrawal, which can actua...

Text on the reverse side:Support of family, partner, friends, has both mental as well as physical benefits. Recent findings suggest that supporting...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also...

Text on the reverse side:Instead of saying “good luck”, which is more a wish for something external to bring good fortune, the Japanese say “ganbat...

Text on the reverse side:Abraham Lincoln was a big believer in a four-leaf clover as a good luck charm and always had one on him everywhere he went...

Text on the reverse side:For every 10,000 three-leaf clovers, you may find a four-leaf one. The first known literary reference to clovers and luck ...

Text on the reverse side:The stork is seen as a symbol of good luck. They had a tendency to nest on people’s roofs and chimneys and it was believed...

Text on the reverse side:Typically, baby boys weigh more than baby girls. The average weight of a new-born boy is 7lbs. 10 oz. while in comparison,...

Text on the reverse side:After a few weeks from birth, a baby is able to visually distinguish between his or her mother and other adults. Constant ...

Text on the reverse side:The heart grows with love for a new baby, but so does literally the mother’s heart during pregnancy, which works harder an...

Text on the reverse side:Typically, baby boys weigh more than baby girls. The average weight of a new-born boy is 7lbs. 10 oz. while in comparison,...

Text on the reverse side:The paint roller was invented by the Canadian Norman Breakey in 1940. Breakey was never able to produce his invention in l...

Text on the reverse side:Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong and happiness never ends.

Text on the reverse side:There is no place like home. It is a place where you can treat your friends like family, and your family like your friends.

Text on the reverse side:Drawn from the timeless novels of Jane Austen, these quotes reveal sharp wit, gentle wisdom, and enduring truths about soc...

Text on the reverse side:In Greek and Roman times, it was believed that rainbows were a path created by the goddess of the rainbow, Iris, linking u...

Text on the reverse side:The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This process...

Text on the reverse side:A lotus by Hoson, also known as Koson (1877-1945). The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky wate...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary get well adaptation of an antique Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”...

Text on the reverse side:The songbird is a protective spirit associated to poetry and music. The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise fr...

Text on the reverse side:The water lily symbolises purity and peace, and also associated with enlightenment as they close up their petals in the ev...

Text on the reverse side:Water lilies are used as a spiritual symbol in many traditions. They are associated with enlightenment as they close up th...

Text on the reverse side:Known as blue lotus or blue water lily, the flower is a symbol of the universe itself. Rooted in the mud, it rises through...

Text on the reverse side:Known also as blue water lily or nymphaea coerulea, the flower is a symbol of the universe itself. Rooted in the mud, it r...

Text on the reverse side:Water lilies are used as a spiritual symbol in many traditions. Since they close up their petals in the evening, and then ...

Text on the reverse side:The calla lily was named after the Greek word for beautiful- calla. It is a flower primarily associated with holiness, fai...

Text on the reverse side:All types of white lilies express majesty and purity, but in particular, a white stargazer lily symbolises sympathy. Lilie...

Text on the reverse side:Thank you in Japanese is “arigatou” (or more formally “arigatou gozaimasu”). The pronunciation would be ari-ga-toh.

Text on the reverse side:The camellia generally symbolises gratitude, perfection and admiration. It was honoured as the national flower in the anci...

Text on the reverse side:The purple tulip symbolises royalty, while the yellow tulips have evolved to become an expression for cheerful thoughts an...

Text on the reverse side:Did you know that in a standard size bottle, there are approximately 49 million bubbles? So with this card, sending thank ...

Text on the reverse side:The fastest marathon ever run by a person dressed as a fruit, was at the Barcelona Marathon in 2011 by Patrick Wightman fr...

Text on the reverse side:Flowers bring a positive boost to the mood, and for countless more reasons, have been enjoyed as arrangements for many gen...

Text on the reverse side:The grape industry produces over 72 million tons a year worldwide. Placing in the top ten of the world’s favourite fruits,...

Text on the reverse side:Due to the payments that need to be made to film studios to show the films, unknown to many, cinemas actually generate mor...

Text on the reverse side:Despite popular belief that macarons are French, the first macaron was made in Italy, introduced by the chef of Catherine ...

Text on the reverse side:This design shows heartfelt emotion in vibrant J-culture style - combining "arigatou", an expression of gratitude, with th...

Text on the reverse side:Freesia blooms typically mean innocence, thoughtfulness, trust, sweetness, but also often used as a message of thank you.

Text on the reverse side:Smiling reduces stress and promotes good health by significantly reducing your blood pressure and boosting your immune sys...

Text on the reverse side:Thank you for giving the opportunity to be grateful.