Send Merry Wishes this Christmas from American Greetings

Paper and Digital Cards, Gift Packaging, Ornaments and Party Goods Help Spread Holiday Cheer

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Dec 15, 2014, 11:17 ET

CLEVELAND, Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Christmas remains the #1 card-sending holiday, with consumers purchasing approximately 150 million cards each year. Sending merry wishes to friends and family during this special season lets them know how grateful you are to share another year with them. American Greetings offers consumers more reasons to celebrate the season with beautifully designed cards, gift packaging, ornaments and party goods that express the joy and sentiment of the holiday their way.

Choosing the perfect card to connect during Christmas has never been easier with a large selection of paper and digital cards. Traditional, iconic imagery delivers the warmth of Christmas, and new-to-the-world cards, such as Finishing Touch™, our latest sound and light innovation featuring music and interactive panels, capture the magic of the season. Consumers who want to share holiday greetings with a little spice will love the sassy, sophisticated spin justWink puts on the holidays with new cards just for Gen Y. A fan favorite, Mary Engelbreit pairs her charming holiday illustrations with heartwarming messages to create Christmas cards that are sure to delight.

Deck the halls with eye-catching ornaments from the American Greetings 2014 collection of Heirloom™ ornaments. This year's collection showcases more than 75 designs, including beloved holiday characters, keepsake ornaments for commemorating life's special occasions, classic collectibles and modern children's favorites. Spruce up your tree – the centerpiece of Christmas decorating – with festive new trimmings, or share holiday spirit with loved ones by giving these ornaments as a personal gift.

No Christmas gift is complete without the perfect packaging. Visit the American Greetings card aisle for a beautiful selection of coordinated wrapping paper, colorful and printed tissue, gorgeous gift bags and festive bows to enhance any gift. In addition to the assortment of Christmas and winter designs, everything from jumbo gift bags to gift card holders feature an expanded offering of popular licensed characters. Don't forget to pick up your party goods and accessories to give the season's many holiday celebrations that extra bit of cheer.

Consumers can find these Christmas products, in addition to a great selection of inspiring cards from American Greetings, at participating drug chains, grocery stores and mass retailers nationwide, as well as in American Greetings and Carlton Cards retail stores. Those who enjoy sending e-cards can share American Greetings cards online from www.americangreetings.com. For more information on American Greetings, visit www.corporate.americangreetings.com. You can also follow American Greetings on Twitter, Facebook, American Greetings blog, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+ and Instagram.

About American Greetings Corporation

For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation 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 greetings on the Web, including greeting cards available at Cardstore.com and electronic greeting cards available at AmericanGreetings.com. In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the AG Properties group. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $2 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets worldwide. For more information on the Company, visit www.corporate.americangreetings.com.

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