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