The Polish Post reminded the seaside about the tradition of sending postcards from holidays
For decades, postcards and postcards have been an integral part of tourist and business trips. Addressed to loved ones, they brought a smile to the recipient's face and provided a thrill incomparable to the experience of receiving an email today. Poczta Polska (Polish Post) has decided to remind vacationers on the Hel Peninsula of the beautiful tradition of sending postcards.
The history of the postcard dates back to the mid-19th century. With the rapid development of postal services, the idea for a postcard with an illustration and a space for a short message emerged. Like any new product, it initially shocked some – how could anyone send content visible to everyone without it being hidden in a sealed envelope? The pioneers of this "invention" were German-speaking countries and England, around 1870. By the end of the 19th century, the postcard's position was unquestionable. They also appeared in Poland around the turn of the century. The Polish term "postcard" was coined by none other than our Nobel Prize winner, Henryk Sienkiewicz. A competition for a name to replace the former foreign term "correspondence card" took place in 1900. For decades, postcards accompanied Poles to the seaside, the mountains, and even during their stays in other, even the most remote, corners of the country. Postcards connected loved ones and friends, providing a substitute for a fleeting moment seen by the sender. The Polish Post, which has been used by Poles to communicate with loved ones for centuries, decided to remind people of this way of sending greetings and strengthening interpersonal bonds. On July 12th, the company held a short briefing in the seaside town of Jastarnia, before heading out to the seaside promenades and beaches, handing out beautiful postcards to fill out.
" Emails or even photos sent via instant messaging will never replace a traditional postcard, as long as we truly want to evoke emotion in the recipient. Personalized content and the feeling that someone dozens, sometimes hundreds, or even thousands of kilometers away is thinking of you can be touching and serve as a beautiful seal to the enduring bonds between people. That's why we strongly encourage Poles to practice writing and sending postcards, " emphasizes Daniel Witowski, spokesperson for Poczta Polska.
The Polish Post also reminds us about its exciting "Mój Stamp" service. It allows you to design your own philatelic item from start to finish, choosing an inscription, photo, drawing, or company logo. Such a personalized stamp can be used to confirm postage payments and sent, for example, as part of an invitation to a party or wedding. Alternatively, framed, it will make a wonderful and unique keepsake that will enhance your home.
At post offices you can also buy postcards and occasional cards – with wishes for various occasions (e.g. Valentine's Day, Children's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, Christmas) and greetings from a given region, produced by Polish companies.