Tag: Cards

Did You Know There Are Different Types of Card Decks?

Where did the first set of playing cards come from? No one is 100% sure. We know their origin is somewhere in the east. They eventually spread into Europe through multiple methods. These first decks hit southern Europe first and eventually made their way further north. In doing so, they became a popular pastime among […]

Why Are There 52 Cards in a Deck and The Origin of Card Symbols

Cards are often introduced to us at a young age. While mostly associated with gambling, many card games can be played just for fun. We rarely question their designs because we are exposed to them so early. Each deck has fifty-two cards. There were always hearts, clubs, spades and diamonds on the cards. You might […]