Calendars Offer Combination of Convenience and Thoughtfulness This Holiday Season
New Titles From American Greetings Perfect for Stocking Stuffers, Office Gifts

Cleveland, Ohio (November 17, 2008) – With the holiday season in full swing, few items are more appreciated, by both gifter and recipient, than a calendar. It is easy to find, and while convenient it also shows the recipient that you thought about what subject, theme or character they would most appreciate. In a way, you are offering a year’s worth of organization and fun in only twelve or sixteen pages. This year, American Greetings Corp (NYSE: AM) has a slew of titles sure to fit anyone’s interest (and organizational habits).

New titles this year include:

• Three beautiful new calendars highlighting the award winning documentary series “Planet Earth.” These eye catching calendars, two wall and one day-at-a-time format, are all printed on 30 percent post consumer materials.
• A historic look at EBONY magazine featuring striking cover art from the 63-year history of the iconic publication.
• Calendars sure to keep them rolling with laughter all year long including one featuring the offbeat comic stylings of “Disoriented Express” which revels in the absurdity of everyday life.
• Agent 007 himself, James Bond is featured as are each of the actors who have stepped in to the role of the suave secret agent, and the iconic films that have become classics. From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig and “Goldfinger” to “Casino Royale” no true Bond fan will be able to resist.
• Great calendars that allow your recipient to add their own personal touch. One example is a wonderful way to commemorate the first year of a new addition to the family with Baby’s First Year, a calendar that allows you to customize the contents to reflect every joyful moment from the first year of your little bundle of joy.

The newest calendars from American Greetings can be found at participating drug chains, grocery stores and super centers nationwide, as well as in American Greetings and Carlton Cards retail stores. Visit www.corporate.americangreetings.com for additional information and store locations.

About American Greetings Corporation
For more than 100 years American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) has been a manufacturer and retailer of innovative social expressions products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships. The Company’s major greeting card brands are American Greetings, Carlton Cards and Gibson, and other paper product offerings include, DesignWare party goods, American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards and Date Works calendars. American Greetings also has the largest collection of electronic greetings on the Web, including cards available at AmericanGreetings.com, through AG Interactive, Inc., the company’s online division. AG Interactive also offers digital photo sharing and personal publishing at PhotoWorks.com and Webshots.com, and a one-stop source for online graphics, animations, emoticons, text generators, and more at Kiwee.com. In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the American Greetings Properties group. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.8 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets domestically and worldwide, including company owned American Greetings and Carlton Cards stores. For more information on the company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com.