London Bay Stationery

The Celtic cross–a cross with a ring surrounding its intersecting arms–is a symbol of Celtic Christianity though it may have even older pre-Christian origins. The ring symbolizes eternal life with Christ made possible by his death and resurrection.

Variations of this cross dating from about the sixth to ninth centuries have been found in Ireland, Wales and Scotland. The oldest were designs carved into large flat rocks on the ground. Later versions, often more ornamented, stood upright and were carved out of the rock. Some found in Ireland were even topped with pitched roofs.

Celtic crosses often were decorated with spiral designs, knot work, animal figures, plants, key patterns or Biblical motifs and symbols. They were frequently found in church yards and cemeteries and continue to be used in church architecture today.

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In this hi-tech, fast paced world of e-mails, cell phones and mass mailings, recipients appreciate a hand-written note on fine paper. It draws immediate attention.

Though it only takes a few moments to write a personal note or thank-you its impact is often long lasting because this mark of fine manners is becoming increasingly rare.

The Sixth Annual Lennox Gift-Giving and Etiquette Survey showed that many people believe there has been a decrease in manners overall including the sending of thank-you notes.

Sadly, it’s not uncommon for newly weds to either send no thank-you notes for wedding gifts or to send out a generic mass e-mail to all who sent gifts–which is only marginally better than no acknowledgement at all. If people are not sending notes for wedding gifts they certainly aren’t sending them for other gifts, kindnesses or expressions of hospitality.

One of the reasons frequently offered for not sending notes is that fine writing supplies are getting increasingly difficult to find. Happily, London Bay Stationery is able to fill that void by offering twenty Christian symbols embossed on fine ivory paper. These notes enable users to express their thanks or other sentiments and to subtly affirm their faith while doing so.

Filed by Cheryl at 1:35 pm under Great Uses for Note Cards
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