Hallmark holiday


In the United States, 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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