Hallmark has been accused in several internet postings of promoting the sale of elephant ivory as an appropriate 14th wedding anniversary gift, but when I went to their website to see if this was indeed the case, this is what I found - a link that says Please dont buy ivory. The ivory trade supports illegal poaching and animal cruelty. For some alternate ideas, click here - when you follow the link, you find several clever alternatives that allow you to maintain the traditional wedding gift tradition in an elephant-safe way - here is what they propose - 14th Wedding Anniversary Theme: Ivory For spouses Budget: Look for upcoming piano performances in your area and watch an expert tickle the ivories. Many bars and restaurants feature pianists on the weekends. Churches are another common venue for free piano concerts. Splurge: Travel to Thailand to taste the most expensive coffee in the world, Black Ivory Coffee. You can also find the $50-per-cup coffee at some luxury hotels. For another couple Provide passes to a zoo so the couple can enjoy an afternoon seeing ivory tusks up close. Kudos to Hallmark for this creative approach! Even if they initially proposed purchasing ivory as a gift, they responded to input and information and came up with a creative and constructive alternative, while sharing a brief but positive conservation message!
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 02:50:32 +0000
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