American Greetings Hanukkah Collection Reflects Modern Appreciation of the Holiday

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Dec 13, 2011, 09:17 ET

CLEVELAND, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The celebration of Hanukkah is a time for Jewish people around the world to reflect on the historic and miraculous events of 23 centuries ago marking the survival of the Jewish nation. While every celebrant will reflect on the joyous history of the occasion and recognize the important traditions, all will do so in a way that fits who they are and how they choose to connect. That's why the latest collection of cards commemorating the holiday from the American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) offers unmatched variety.

This year's selection honors the important traditions observed over the eight days and nights, and it does so with some modern touches that reflect the different personalities of those celebrating. From beautiful depictions of customary symbols awash in bright colors and enhanced with contemporary designs, to greetings with more conversational and even humorous sentiments accented with playful fonts and hand lettering, there truly is something for everyone this Hanukkah.

Hanukkah, which begins this year at sundown on Tuesday, December 20, and continues through sundown on Wednesday, December 28, is when friends and family come together to enjoy the traditional meals and activities that have been maintained for generations. The shared celebration is what makes this such a wonderful time, and it is one of the ways those of the Jewish faith continue to pass down the prideful history that has shaped their heritage and their beliefs. This season, the latest collection of Hanukkah cards from American Greetings is one small part of this enduring practice.

Consumers can find the latest Hanukkah greetings at participating drug chains, grocery stores and mass retailers nationwide, as well as in American Greetings and Carlton Cards retail stores. For more information, including store locations in your area, please visit us at www.corporate.americangreetings.com. You can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/amgreetings and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericanGreetings.

About American Greetings Corporation

For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) has been a creator and manufacturer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships to create happiness, laughter and love. The Company's major greeting card lines are American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Recycled Paper Greetings and Papyrus, and other paper product offerings include DesignWare party goods and American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards. American Greetings also has one of the largest collections of electronic greetings on the Web, including cards available at AmericanGreetings.com through AG Interactive, Inc. (the Company's online division). In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the American Greetings Properties group. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.6 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets worldwide. For more information on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com.

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