The Hallmark holiday they call it. I’m undecided on Valentines day as a whole. I’ll be honest, i’ve had some pretty ROUGH luck on the 14th of February the past couple of years so don’t rate it with hmm lets say halloween. But society says i should be all romantic so i try my best.
So flowers? Violin Quartet? Oversized Musical Card? Large Fluffy Toy?
See your damned if you do and pretty much damned and burned if you don’t!
Some things you may not have known about the “holiday” that is St Valentines and by association:
- The first Valentine gift was sent by Duke of Orleans to his wife, after he was captured in 1415. (The bollocks – Ben
- Around 3% of pet owners prefer to give Valentine gifts to their pets, as they are more grateful than humans!
- The red rose was the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. The color red stands for strong romantic feelings making the red rose the flower of love.
- In the Middle Ages young men and women drew the names from a bowl to see who would be their Valentine. They would wear this name pinned on their sleeves for one week. This was done so that it becomes easy for other people to know your true feelings. This was known as “to wear your heart on your sleeve”. (Also how swinging was born – Ben)
Gone is the day when a kiss and a cuddle used to cut the mustard and you’d write a card with your left hand so they wouldn’t recognise the handwriting! I’m still at 6′s and 7′s over to what extent i’m going to take Valentines day and still undecided on what to get Mrs. Ben but if i don’t post anything on Friday, safe to assume i’m either dead or well probably dead.
For the Girls
Tips on pressies over on beaut.ie
For the Boys
Sorted.
