Why Send Valentines Day Flowers
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Why Send Valentine’s Day Flowers
Summary:
Valentine’s Day has been cherished by lovers for centuries. While the origins of exchanging flowers and candies are shrouded in mystery, several intriguing tales attempt to explain this enduring tradition. Here’s a look at the fascinating history of Valentine’s Day flowers.
The Legend of St. Valentine
Around 800 years before Valentine’s Day became an established celebration, a ruler named Claudius governed Rome. He believed that marriage weakened his soldiers, so he banned it. A man named St. Valentine disagreed and secretly performed marriages for couples. Eventually caught, St. Valentine was stoned and beheaded.
Valentine Traditions Through the Ages
- Wales: On February 14th, Welsh lovers exchanged carved wooden love spoons adorned with hearts, keys, and keyholes?"symbols that meant "You unlock my heart!"
- The Middle Ages: Men and women drew names from a bowl to find their valentines, wearing these names on their sleeves for a week. Hence, wearing your heart on your sleeve means openly showing emotions today.
- Customs Around the World: In some cultures, if a woman received a clothing gift from a man, accepting it meant she intended to marry him.
- Bird Superstitions: Some believed a woman spotting a robin on Valentine’s Day would marry a sailor, a sparrow foretold marriage to a poor but happy man, and a goldfinch predicted marriage to a millionaire.
- Love Seats: Originally crafted for women and their wide dresses, love seats evolved into courting seats designed for couples to sit together?"without getting too close!
Despite the myths and truths surrounding these tales, Valentine’s Day has grown into a thriving business for the flower, card, and candy industries. For those with a partner, skipping the tradition of gifting flowers or candy might cause trouble. A thoughtfully chosen Valentine’s card can make a significant impact, but flowers often remain the top choice.
Valentine’s Day flowers, though part of a commercial boom, offer a meaningful way for people to express love and devotion. They provide an opportunity for everyone, even those who may find it challenging to regularly show affection, to demonstrate their feelings. So, if you’re fortunate enough to have someone special, seize the occasion to show how much they mean to you.
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