The most popular photo gifts for birthdays
- Available from 20 x 30 up to 75 x 100 cm
- Glossy 260 g / m², matt 230 g / m²
- Vibrant colours
- Wooden frames - black, white, oak
- 8-colour inkjet printing
- 9.5 cm high, 8 cm diameter
- Suitable for left- or right-handed users
- Ceramic suitable for dishwasher
- Maximum print area: 19.8 x 8.6 cm
- Ceramic suitable for microwaves
- 4 different shapes
- Perfect for multi-purpose storage
- Rustproof, shatterproof metal tin
- Lid printed with your glossy photo
- 75 x 100 cm, 125 x 155 cm and 140 x 200 cm
- Suitable for machine washing up to 40° C
- Extra soft microfiber fleece
- Surface fully printable on one side
- Square (9.6 x 9.6 cm), 4 mm thick
- Available as a set of 4 or 8
- Box included
- Cork with gloss hard-fibre surface
- Hardwood timber from USA
- Format: 10 x 15 cm
- Transparent acrylic glass, 18 mm
- Filled with snow, hearts or sand
- Easily swap photos
- Approx. 29 x 34 cm or 37 x 46 cm
- Machine washable up to 40° C
- 100% polyester
- Printable on both sides
- Volume approx. 4 or 9 litres
- 4 different shapes
- Key ring included
- High-quality synthetic leather
- Printable on front
- Black textured back
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The most popular cards for birthdays
- 20 x 10 cm, unfolded 20 x 20 cm
- Incl. envelope
- Front printable with text / photos
- Inside printable with text / photos
- 300 g / m² silk-matt paper
- 20 x 10 cm, 40 x 10 cm unfolded
- Envelope included
- Front printable with text / photos
- Inside printable with text / photos
- 300 g / m² silk-matt paper
- 29.7 x 21.0 cm, 29.7 x 42.0 cm unfolded
- Incl. envelope
- Silk-matt finish on front
- Inside printable with text
- 300 g / m² silk-matt paper
Birthday card inspiration
Photos for birthdays
- 5 x 19 cm format, Set of 5
- 300 g / m² digital printing paper
- High-gloss finish on both sides
- Craft paper cover included
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- 9, 10, 11, 13 or 20 cm
- 270 g / m² genuine premium photo paper
- Exposed photographic print
- Your own text on the back
- Developed on "FUJIFILM photo paper" (glossy or matt)
- Sizes: 2 : 3, 10 x 15, 11 x 17, 13 x 19, 20 x 30 cm
- Digital photos 10 x 15 to 20 x 30 cm
- Colour: black, white, natural oak
- To hang up or stand up
- 24 retro pictures, 10 x 10 cm
- 270 g / m² genuine premium photo paper
- Vintage effect thanks to white border
- Box included
More great gift ideas for birthdays
- Format: 13 x 15 cm
- Select your own start month
- 290 g / m² textured paper
- Oak wood from EU
- Available with or without stand
- Format: 13 x 13 cm
- 400 g / m² premium photo paper, matt
- Softcover with flat inner pages
- 20 to 100 pages
- Optional with gift box
- Size: from 20 x 30 to 100 x 150 cm
- High quality 375 g / m² canvas
- Warm and natural effect
- Pine and birch wood from EU
- Inkjet printing process
- A3, A4, A5, 21 x 21 cm and 28 x 28 cm
- 170 g / m² digital printing paper
- Hardcover with adhesive binding
- Choose from 26 to 180 pages
- Optional gift box in A4, A3, 28 x 28 cm
Photo books, wall decor or photo calendar for birthdays
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Birthdays
Why do we celebrate birthdays?
In many western countries, celebrating your birthday is just a given. In some other countries, it’s more common to celebrate the name day instead of the day of birth. The tradition of celebrating one’s own birthday can be traced back to ancient times. Hosting such a celebration, however, was usually reserved for such personages as kings, counts, and princes.
For many years, a person’s date of birth or baptism was simply recorded in church registers. Most people didn’t know the exact date of their own birth. Thus, many had to rely on accounts and narratives from their parents to get a rough idea of the time frame. Signs used to indicate the time frame were usually descriptions of the season and which trees were in bloom.
Alternatively, a person’s name day or the day of their baptism could have played a much more important role. It was customary to name a child only after they were baptised and the name was commonly from a martyr or apostle. It also often occurred that the baptism would be performed on the same day as the day of remembrance of the particular saint. Then, on this particular day of remembrance, all those who share the name of the saint celebrate their name day.
Emperor Napoleon I of France helped bring about a more comprehensive method of documenting dates of birth. Starting in 1804, every person’s date of birth was recorded in a birth register. It was also Napoleon’s opinion that everyone should know when their birthday is. This made celebrating one’s birthday more popular amongst the “normal” social classes.
How should you congratulate someone on their birthday?
Paying a visit to the birthday boy or girl, saying a few personal words, giving them a big warm hug and simply saying “happy birthday” remains one of the most heartfelt ways to wish someone a happy birthday. Unfortunately, doing this isn’t always possible. There are still some other possibilities, however, how you can still wish someone all the best on their special day even if you’re far away.
These days, it’s common to send someone a WhatsApp message or post something on their Facebook timeline. This alternative is quick, easy, and straightforward, yet not that personal or heartfelt. A much more personal touch is to call them and have a quick chat while wishing them a happy birthday to show them you care.
A more traditional and nice gesture is to send them a birthday card. By sending them a card in the mail, it’s pretty easy to convey to them how important they are to you. For a bit more individuality you can easily design and create your own personalised birthday cards using your own photos. This will transform a simple greeting card into something really special. Just write a few personal words on the inside of the card and you’re sure to bring a smile to their face.
What should you write in a birthday card?
Once you’ve bought a birthday card or perhaps even designed one yourself, it’s time to fill it with some personal words. The beginning of the message usually writes itself: a lovely greeting followed by your congratulations and wishes of health, happiness, love, and success.
If writing a card for someone who’s especially close, your message should be something heartfelt and personal. Describe, perhaps, things about the person that make you really appreciate them. Birthdays are the perfect time to articulate these. You could also mention some unforgettable memories you’ve shared together. Afterwards you can wish them all the best for the future and express to them how happy you are to be a part of it.