February 14, is widely regarded throughout the world as the celebration of love and lovers send cards and give flowers (red roses; which represent passion) to their beloved one.

We know almost nothing about the origins of Valentine's Day: people generally think that its source lies in Lupercalia that were celebrated annually by Romans. They used to honor Lupercus, the protector of their fields and herds. Lupercalia were celebrations of purification, resurrection and fertility and happened around mid-February.

There is also a legend about Charles of Orleans who sent love letters on February 14th to Mary of Cleves, at the time when he was prisoner in England.

Another common belief is that on February 14th birds begin to mate at the approach of the spring.

However, Valentine's Day has been recognized for centuries and there is a medieval tag that says:

"Bleeding of Valentine's Day
Makes blood clear night and day
And the day before bleeding
Preserves of fever throughout the year"

One of the simplest and most popular Valentine's Day gifts is a greeting card, that we send to our beloved one, our close relatives as well as our friends.

Romantic Postal Tip:

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Pack your Valentines card in an envelope and send it to Loveland, Colorado. Your Valentine card will then be stamped by Loveland volunteers and re-mailed from Loveland to your beloved one.

In the Middle Ages, love did not have the same meaning than in the XXIst century: if Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France and England by the anger of God were still alive, she would confirm it. She organized a Court of Love that had strict laws and love meant much more than we think: a lover was a squire of dames, love was pure and non-physical, we could not act inappropriately. A squire of dames was a friend and the court was dedication.

That is the reason why Valentine's Day is one of the most special days of the year for many people as it isn't a day reserved only for lovers or married couples.

Not having a significant other on Valentine's Day doesn't mean that you can't celebrate Valentine's Day and you might be spending Valentine's Day with your close relatives and friends instead of your boyfriend, girlfriend, wife or husband.

There are a lot of Valentine's Day symbols but here are the top five :

• Valentine's Day first symbol is Cupid, the god of love and other Cherubs
• Valentine's Day most romantic symbol are a couple of doves
• Valentine's Day oldest symbol is the heart as it beats to the rhythm of our emotions
• Valentine's Day cutest signature is "xxx"
• Valentine's Day loveliest symbols are lace and ribbons

Valentine's Day has also its top three colors. Here they are:

• Red; which represents passion, appetite for life, celebration, luxury and pleasure
• White; which evokes peace, purity, innocence as it has an immaculate character
• Rose; which is a color that relates to seduction, purity and faithfulness

The top Valentine's Day flower is the rose as this flower is dedicated to love. But you have the opportunity to express your love by giving a lot of different flowers: flowers also have their own language. Click here to learn more about Valentine's Day Flowers Language.

There is a common belief that Valentine's Day most romantic trips could be a trip to Paris in France or to Venice in Italy. But there is a French village named Saint-Valentin and especially dedicated to the celebration of love!

Saint-Valentin, is a lovely village and the only one to bear the name of the well known love celebration. Once a year, Saint-Valentin community celebrates love by organizing a village festival. However, you have the opportunity to visit Saint-Valentin all year long and discover its Lovers Garden, The House of Valentines, Valentines Post Office, Valentines Booth. Remember to purchase some "Cuddle Valentines" ; which are delicious delicacies especially made in the village.

Happy Valentine's Day :)

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