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It has become a challenge for every holiday: how to honor its intent, not the commercial qualities. This is especially true for Valentine's Day.
Well, St. Valentine's Day began as a celebration of one or several early Christian saints. The holiday continued to evolve until, in the 15th century, lovers commemorated the day by giving one another “valentine” cards and flowers or candy. Eventually, printers began creating “Valentines” expressing affection creatively for people to give to one another and in later years, to mail to one another.
What can you do to acknowledge Valentine's Day and demonstrate your affection for your beloved? Here are some gift ideas that involve more than ordering red roses from the florist (although that is a wonderful start to the celebration):.
Prepare a special Valentine's dessert. If your Valentine is a lover of chocolate, make a mini-chocolate cake: one for each of you. Maybe one with a molten chocolate center would make it a truly special event!
Locate a good photo of the two of you and place it in a very special frame. You can make one (construction paper and lace trimmings) or purchase one.
Build a Valentine box by locating an antique wood box or small metal one. Inside, place a special gift. After the gift is used, your Valentine can use the box for other items.
4. Using heavy-stock paper, cut out hearts and fold them over. Inside, place different messages of love. You can even use this gift to make it “Valentine's Week” by placing heart messages around the house for him/her to find. You can include photos from times you have spent together and put those in the hearts that you scatter around the bedroom or places your Valentine relaxes.
Make reservations at a romantic or favorite restaurant. Perhaps place a bottle of wine nearby to toast another year of love. Remember, this is your time to appreciate one another and the feelings of love you share.
In the busy life that is typical of modern society, we rarely make the time to focus on one person. Make this Valentine's Day a special one by giving the gift of time and you to your beloved.
Well, St. Valentine's Day began as a celebration of one or several early Christian saints. The holiday continued to evolve until, in the 15th century, lovers commemorated the day by giving one another “valentine” flowers and cards or candy. Eventually, printers began creating “Valentines” expressing affection creatively for people to give to one another and in later years, to mail to one another. If your Valentine is a lover of chocolate, make a mini-chocolate cake: one for each of you. Build a Valentine box by locating an antique wood box or small metal one. learn about Valentine's day 2016 ideas