3.1. Greeting cards

Do it yourself

If you want to wish someone a very happy St. Patrick's Day, you could write one of the following messages on the card:

 

  • Wishing you all the luck of the Irish! Happy St Patrick's Day!

 

  • Wishing you a very green and a very lucky St Patrick's Day! Cheers to that!

 

  • Luck comes to those who drink green beer! HAPPY ST PAT'S!

 

greeting card

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There are many other reasons why you may want to congratulate someone or wish them a very happy day.

halloween greeting card

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merry christmas greeting card

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birthday greeting card

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friendship greeting card

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Match the card messages with the occasions. Write in the corresponding number:

 

OCCASION

CARD MESSAGE

1. Happy Valentine's Day!

Can you image a life made only of weekends? Now you have got one!

2. Merry Christmas to you!

Congratulations on turning another year older and still looking like a teenager.

3. Happy Birthday!

For every person, there is a perfect soul mate. I'm so happy that I married mine. I love you.

4. Get well soon! Here's hoping that you get frightened by scary monsters, scary pumpkins, scary spiders, scary witches and scary children asking for trick or treats :)
5. Happy Halloween!

I wish you and all your family an abundance of reasons to be thankful for this year.

6. Congratulations on your new baby!

May all your dreams for the coming year be fulfilled and may you find joy and love.

7. Congratulations on your retirement!

May you be blessed with lots of loving memories during this special time as new parents. Wishing you all the very best.

8. Happy Thanksgiving!

Missing you lots and we hope that your recovery is a speedy one.

9. Happy Anniversary!

Without you there would be no me. It's as simple as that! I love you with all my heart.

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