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The first Valentine's Day gift was sent in the 15th century. In 1415, the medieval Prince Charles sent a beautiful poem to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London.
Now that the holiday hustle and bustle has died down, we officially turn our eyes to the next big day on our calendars: Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 almost all over the world. On this day, we would like to confess and thank our loved ones for their presence, all in the name of Saint. Valentine! Who is this mysterious saint? Or maybe you are looking for inspiration for this year's Valentine's Day gift? You've come to the right place!
The history of Valentine's Day
Where did Valentine's Day come from? The history of this holiday - and the history of its patron - is shrouded in mystery. We know that February has long been celebrated as the month of romance, and Valentine's Day as we know it today contains traces of both Christian and ancient Roman traditions, but who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite?
To learn about the origins of this holiday, we should familiarize ourselves with the figure of Saint Valentine. Legend has it that he lived as a priest in Rome in the 3rd century. When Claudius II came to the conclusion that single men made better soldiers than those married with families, he forbade marriage. Saint Valentine, realizing the injustice of this decree, granted them secretly, for which he was later executed.
We can also look for the origin of Valentine's Day in the Roman pagan holiday. After a series of rituals, all the maidens and bachelors met in the courtyard near a large urn in which the women placed their names. Then the men drew a name and paired up with their "drawn" beloved for a year.
In medieval France and England, it was widely believed that February 14 was the beginning of the bird mating season, which further strengthened the idea.
Valentine's Day symbols
The heart - a symbol of love, shows the inaccurate anatomical shape of the organ, which is the heart. In the past, it was believed that the heart was the part of the body responsible for memory and decision-making.
Cupid - Cupid is often depicted on Valentine's Day cards as a cute, chubby baby with a bow and arrow. In Greek mythology, he is depicted as the mischievous god of love. It was believed that he aroused love with gold arrows and resentment with lead arrows.
Rose - Each color of rose symbolizes something different, e.g. a red rose reflects romance, love, beauty and courage. Additionally, a red rose without thorns means love at first sight. A flower is a fantastic idea for a Valentine's Day gift .
Valentine's Day gifts - discover inspiring ideas!
- 1. Gift box
Can't decide? Create a gift box for your significant other! You can make them in one color or pack things that remind you of her. It will be a perfect gift for Valentine's Day .
- 2. Printed pillow
Soft and practical, a great gift for Valentine's Day! Unique patterns and funny inscriptions will surely appeal to your other half.
- 3. Mugs
Is there anything better than tasty coffee from your favorite mug? Make sure your crush can experience this pleasure.
- 4. Bags with print.
The popularity of printed cotton bags has increased in recent years. Valentine's Day is also a good occasion to give them.
A Valentine's Day gift doesn't have to be expensive, no matter what gift you give to your crush, the most important thing is that it comes straight from the heart and with sincere intentions. Valentine's Day is a beautiful holiday and the perfect opportunity to confess your hidden feelings.
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