Valentine Gifts ♥
Find a romantic valentine gift for your sweetheart!
Many scholars believe that Valentine's Day was originally established
to commemorate Valentine, a 3rd century Roman Christian. Legend has
it that, around 270 A.D., Roman emperor Claudius II was having difficulty
recruiting young men for his army, so he forbade them to marry.
Valentine continued to secretly perform marriage ceremonies for young
couples, was eventually apprehended and imprisoned by Roman authorities,
and was finally executed on February 14. While he was imprisoned,
Valentine fell in love with his jailer's daughter and sent her a letter
before his execution signed "from your Valentine." In the Bible's
first epistle to Timothy (chapter 4, verse 3), we learn that it is wrong
to forbid persons to marry, and Valentine's Day commemorates the story
of this man who was martyred for obeying God rather than the emperor's
injunction.
In 14th century England, with its culture of courtly love, the poet
Geoffrey Chaucer described the courtship of King Richard II and Anne
of Bohemia in a love poem which mentions Saint Valentine. Since
that time, romantic love has been associated with Saint Valentine's Day.
In modern times, Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14, as a joyful and fun holiday that celebrates our love for one another. While the holiday's roots are in romantic love, the contemporary Valentine's Day holiday allows people to show their appreciation and love for mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters, other family members, and friends, as well as lovers.
Greeting cards are always a nice Valentine's Day gesture, and traditional
Valentine gifts include fresh flowers, chocolate, stuffed animals, and
jewelry. Other gifts include gift certificates for spa treatments,
books, and gourmet food. Whether you are looking for a small token
of appreciation or whether your goal is to really impress someone, there
is a Valentine's gift that is appropriate for every type of relationship
and every budget!
ValentineGifts.us features a selection of online gift shops which offer Valentine's Day gifts for your loved one. Take your time to browse and really make the day of someone you love!
Valentine's Day Gifts
- Florist.com
Delivers fresh, quality Valentine flowers from carefully selected growers and FTD® florists.
www.Florist.com - Luxury Chocolate Gifts for Valentine's Day
Offers a special selection of gourmet valentine gifts.
zChocolat.com - Perfumania.com
Pre-Valentine's Day sale at America's largest fragrance store.
www.Perfumania.com - Valentine's Day Gifts
Find Valentine's Day gift baskets, chocolates, flowers, and more.
www.GiftTree.com - Valentine's Gifts
Use the gift finder to find special gift ideas for Him and for Her.
www.eu.Forzieri.com/usa/ - ICE.com
Fine jewelers since 1979. Here you'll find perfect valentine's day gifts.
www.ICE.com - Limoges Jewelry
Shop early for Valentine's Day gifts and get the best prices on unique jewelry made just for her!
www.LimogesJewelry.com - Bare Necessities
Find a special selection of valentine gifts for your sweetheart.
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Related Gift Sites
- Chocolate Shop - gourmet chocolate gifts.
- Online Florists - flowers and floral gifts.
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