Introduction
Goodbye cards, which are a subset of greeting cards, have experienced changes in the course of centuries. It has a significant function to perform in doing so especially in paying off tributes, interpersonal or otherwise. In this article, the section of ‘Historical Foundation’ traces the evolution of goodbye cards and ‘Mapping the Current Contours of Goodbye Cards’ analyses the changes in the contemporary forms of goodbye cards.
Origins of Goodbye Cards
The act of passing on recorded words encompasses the use of written words is as old as the world itself. In old days, people conveyed messages in papyrus in Egypt and in silk and in bamboo in China. However, the idea of sending out cards in shape of cards as it is seen today, started in the 15th century, with the emergence of the paper and the Information technology Print.
When did the greeting card business start and who were some of its pioneers?
The message or greeting cards have roots in the european civilization of the fifteenth century. The first known greeting cards were sent during the festive season The first deliberate Christmas cards were even made in Britain. Newspaper enhancement and postal increases are credited for rise of cards to its early nineteenth century stage. As it was established earlier, greeting cards became a trend in the eighteenth century, among which few were for farewell.
This paper delves into the understanding of the specific subject matter by old age whereby attempts are made to decipher the meanings of symbols from a different time period to today using the case of Good Bye cards in the 19th century.
The nineteenth division was marked by the development of so-called occasions or particularized cards. Stationery products developed, and articles of departure like the goodbye cards were prevalent with instances of people having to leave for travel, migration or war. These cards were usually depicted with pictures and some messages that read rather like; farewell wishes, good bye etc.
The Early 20th Century: Expansion and innovation can be said to be the cornerstone of business growth and success, with each organization looking forward to making significant improvements in the future.
The advanced features of sophisticated card designs and distribution were yet to be witnessed in the early part of the twentieth century. Due to technological advancement that made it possible to achieve color print, and accompanied by commercial available greeting cards company like Hallmark established in 1910, new prospect for goodbye cards was created. In the two world wars, namely the First World War and the Second World War, such cards were especially meaningful as they were employed as means by which soldiers would be able to continue with their traditional customs of bidding their families farewell notwithstanding the fact that they could not be physically present with them.
Mid to Late 20th Century: The two specific aspects of the proposed framework that focus specifically on the personalization and variety of recommendations could be particularly useful in current practice.
After the World War II, the industry really took its shape and providing greeting cards become a trend. There are so many possibilities in form, design, style, and the message that is portrayed in the good bye cards such as those where one is retiring, transferring to another company, or those that are relocating to another house. The 60s and 70s in particular provided a shift in card design in that they became more personal, funny, and therefore could better address many of the new ideas that were emerging the culture at large and the changing preferences of the card buyers.
The Digital Age: Long gone are the days when people are formally educated to say the least goodbye to kids; But how are people greeting each other in the twenty first century?
With the development in communication technology and the availability of the internet the greeting card industry was revolutionized. Virtual greeting cards, especially greeting messages that are electronically provided for receiving farewell messages were common and convenient as they allowed the delivery of messages within the shortest time possible.
Companies like Sendwishonline. com modified it with the help of various digital solutions while leaving paper-based cards for those who prefer that. Other forms of social activities also took the shaped of farewell message on different social media platforms, and image and video messages were also popular.
Losing someone to death is one of the most painful life experiences that one can go through, but it is paramount that families observe proper mourning etiquette while handling the body of their loved one as well as the final disposal of the body.This brings us to the cultural significance of goodbye cards.This is hinged on the rationale that property such as clothes, shoes, beddings, kitchen utensils, and other personal effects of the deceased get inherited by the next
Awakening cards are another interesting cultural phenomenon existing in different states of the world. They are generally given during events in the lifecycle and specially, to denote a change of status. Closely related to the moeurs of the JS, is sending greeting cards for farewells which is known in Japan as O-seibo, it is popular for people to show gratitude and give best wishes. Farewell cards are customary in India, particularly in places of work, as it is done with consideration and as a sign of good fellowship.
These can be classified as the following contemporary trends and the future direction of teaching as a profession:
In the present times, as different technologies have entered the world and as the social status of people has undergone transitions, so too has the practice of the common ‘goodbye card.’ Credit cards that are environmentally friendly as they are made from recycled paper, for instance, are beginning to be produced frequently due to environmental awareness. The recent trends also indicate that the market has shifted towards creating smart cards as the DIY or the do-it-yourself trend has popularized the creation of handmade cards that have a personal touch.
The future of goodbye cards lies in the integration of the traditional and the contemporary and traditional concepts in card making. With the continuing development of digital and augmented reality (AR) there exists increased capabilities for the use of interactive and individualized messages of farewell, and therefore adding to the scope to express feelings and recalls.
Conclusion
The information presented above proves that people have always strived to communicate and extend some form of greeting or emotions in any messages of departure. Historically being as old as the Egyptian papyrus messages, goodbye cards have been a trendy market ever since that time; they are still popular now in the vogue of e-cards.
In any case, they will doubtless persist as markers of an era that defines the way we bid adieu, amalgamating time-honored mittel and postmodern technology alike.