Hallmark holiday

In the United States (and elsewhere), a Hallmark holiday is a holiday that is perceived to exist primarily for commercial purposes rather than to commemorate a traditionally or historically significant event.

Background

The name comes from Hallmark Cards, a privately owned American company, that benefits from such manufactured events through sales of greeting cards and other items.

Holidays that have been referred to as "Hallmark holidays"

• Boss's Day
• Mother's Day
• Father's Day
• Friendship Day
• Grandparents Day
• Groundhog Day
• National Doctors' Day
• National Nurses' Day
• Valentine's Day

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See also

• Anna Jarvis and Mother's Day
• Christmas in July in the Northern Hemisphere
• Valentine's Day
• List of food days

References

Further reading