SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

current report
pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the
securities exchange act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): December 22, 2005

American Greetings Corporation

 

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Ohio		1-13859		34-0065325
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One American Road
Cleveland, Ohio			44144
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (216) 252-7300

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02		Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On December 22, 2005, American Greetings issued a press release reporting its results for the third quarter ended November 30, 2005. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibit attached hereto) is being furnished under Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of such section, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01		Financial Statements and Exhibits.

c) Exhibits.

           Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release - Reporting Results for the third quarter ended November 30, 2005.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.

		American Greetings Corporation (Registrant)
		/s/ Joseph B. Cipollone
		Joseph B. Cipollone
		Vice President and Corporate
		Controller; Chief Accounting Officer
Date: December 22, 2005

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release — Reporting Results for the third quarter ended November 30, 2005.