New Year is the time to wish all your near and dear ones with happiness, fortune, health and prosperity all the year round. Most people send their New Year greetings and cards as soon as the holiday season starts with Christmas before their family and friends leave for their annual vacations. However, in many countries and cultures, Christmas is not so popular as New Year celebrations and people there specifically wish you 'Happy New Year!' ever since Christmas till January 1. New Year cards with all the greetings are exchanged.

Corporates take this opportunity to send presents and New Year cards to their clients and staff as a part of image building strategies. New Year greetings come with all sort of messages from generic to humorous to romantic to some poetic verses that creatively express our feelings beautifully and are interesting to read too. These days musical and online New Year cards are quite popular and come in a variety of choices, colors, designs and messages.

3D New Year cards are especially popular among kids who love to see their favorite cartoon characters and fantasy heroes in a different pose and dress at each twist and turn of the card. More artistic people go for homemade New Year cards that allow them to display their creativity and make their cards in a unique way and with a personal touch. An easy way to make a New Year card at home is to stick real pressed flowers and leaves, your best smiling snap and glitter. Include a touching hand-written message for that special touch.