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Valentine's DayWelcome to MyValentinesDay.com, possibly the best website for everything to do with St. Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day Gift IdeasPlanning a romantic evening with your loved one seems to be the least of your worries when it comes to Valentine's Day. Trying to find that special gift for that special someone can be one of the most frantic days! Valentine's Day gift ideas tend to be one of the most difficult holiday decisions of the year. Trying to find a gift that is romantic, thoughtful yet not to overwhelming may be one of the most arduous decisions you will make on Valentine's Day despite your evening plans. [Read more] The History of Saint Valentine's DayValentine's Day is named for two early Christian martyrs named Valentine. Nobody knows much about these saints (or saint) except that his burial place is at the Via Flaminia, north of Rome. He was buried on February 14th, hence the date for the holiday. The day itself, however, was not associated with romance or love until later, namely the time of Geoffrey Chaucer in the high middle ages. Back in this time, love flourished with popular courtly love of the time, and sparked a kind of romantic era in general. Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a poem in 1382 in honor of the first anniversary of the engagement of Anne of Bohemia to King Richard II of England, and this poem, titled 'Parlement of Foules', is where Valentines day was first associated with love and romance. [Read more] Gifts for HimWhen it comes to searching for a Valentine's Day gift idea for your boyfriend or husband, firstly, you must ask yourself one question, "What kind of personality does he posses?" This will help immensely on determining a perfect Valentine's gift for him they he will cherish and love. Is your man creative by nature, or perhaps he is more of a sports and practical guy? This is the most important topic to be decisive on as it will make or break your Valentine' Day gift ideas. Another tip for preparing yourself for the arduous task would be to check for verbal hints while Valentine's Day approaches. This is obviously the most successful way of finding personalized Valentine's Day gift ideas he will enjoy and remember. However, not all men are quick to drop hints as others will be. Be on the look out for circled newspaper buy/sell advertisements, or verbal comments and hints. [Read more] |