Valentines Day Gift: love

The History of Valentine's Day

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Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Saint Valentine as a priest at the temple during the reign, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be jailed and put to death. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honor St. Valentine.
Some states that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity also attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured. Who was then killed and died on February 14, 269 A.D., this day had been devoted to love giving.
Some says that actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter who visited him during his confinement, whom he fell in love with. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed "From Your Valentine" an expression that is still in use today.
While some believe that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine's death or burial.
Others claim that the Christian church may celebrate Valentine's feast day in the middle of February in an effort to 'christianize' celebrations of the pagan Lupercalia festival. In ancient Rome, February was the official beginning of spring and was considered a time for purification. Houses were ritually cleansed by sweeping and sprinkling salt and a type of wheat called spelt throughout their interiors. Lupercalia, which began at the ides of February, February 15, was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus. The festival begin with members of the Luperci, an order of Roman priests, gather at the sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would then sacrifice a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for purification.The boys then sliced the goat's hide into strips, dipped them in the sacrificial blood, gently slapping both women and fields of crops with the goathide strips. Roman women welcomed being touched with the hides because it was believed the strips would make them more fertile in the coming year. All the young women in the city would place their names in a big urn, city's bachelors would then each choose a name out of the urn and become paired for the year with his chosen woman. These matches often ended in marriage. Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine's Day around 498 A.D. The Roman 'lottery' system for romantic pairing was deemed un-Christian and outlawed. Later, during the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds' mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of February "Valentine's Day" should be a day for romance. The oldest known valentine still in existence today was a poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. The greeting, which was written in 1415, is part of the manuscript collection of the British Library in London, England. Several years later, it is believed that King Henry V hired a writer named John Lydgate to compose a valentine note to Catherine of Valois.In Great Britain, Valentine's Day began to be popularly celebrated around the seventeenth century. By the middle of the eighteenth century, it was common for friends and lovers in all social classes to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes. By the end of the century, printed cards began to replace written letters due to improvements in printing technology. Ready-made cards were an easy way for people to express their emotions in a time when direct expression of one's feelings was discouraged. Cheaper postage rates also contributed to an increase in the popularity of sending Valentine's Day greetings. Americans probably began exchanging hand-made valentines in the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland began to sell the first mass-produced valentines in America.According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated one billion valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine's Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year (the first was Christmas).Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages (written Valentine's didn't begin to appear until after 1400), and the oldest known Valentine card is on display at the British Museum. The first commercial Valentine's Day greeting cards produced in the U.S. were created in the 1840s by Esther A. Howland. Howland, known as the Mother of the Valentine, made elaborate creations with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as "scrap".

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Sunday, January 17, 2010

March Birthstone Valentines Gift! (Aquamarine)

March Birthstone Valentines Gift!
This is such a wonderful idea of giving birthstone Valentine's day gifts for that someone special!
I will try to list as correctly as possible each bithstones for each month.
March Birthstone - Aquamarine
The aquamarine is the blue, or perhaps more correctly, blue-green or aqua variety of the mineral beryl. Aquamarine is the birthstone for March, and it is commonly recognized as the Zodiac stone for the constellation of Scorpio. It is also the accepted anniversary gem for the 19th year of marriage.
Many believe that aquamarine helps dependence on drugs, is an aid in digestion, and can be used as remedy for swollen glands and to maintain the health of the jaws and teeth. It is believed to release anger and negativity replacing them with mental peace and clarity, providing emotional and mental balance. It has been used as an aid in meditation and to assist in self-expression.

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A Gift of Love: Dream of aquamarine signifies the making of new friends.
Wear aquamarine brings love and affection.
Give aquamarine is to offer the gift of knowledge, foresight and individual inspiration.
Symbol of youth, fidelity, hope and health. it is said to aid seafarers so it is a wonderful gift for sailors, fishermen, and everyone who spends time at sea.
Aquamarine symbolizes safety and security, especially within long standing relationships.
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Monday, January 11, 2010

Understanding women this Valentine's day

Understanding women this Valentine's day
Lost in Translation: How Men and Women Can Understand Each Other (Hardcover) ~ Dr. Steve Stephens (Author)

One complaint that many men have is that they just don’t understand what women expect from them on Valentine’s Day. This can make planning for Valentine’s Day a very stressful experience for men. They are worried that the gift they buy will say the wrong thing or that their gift will be misinterpreted by their girlfriend or wife. As a result they often wind up either doing too much or too little on Valentine’s Day and have trouble finding that happy balance where their gift will be appreciated without their partners reading too much into the gift.
The Ultimate Guide for Men and Women to Understand Each Other (Paperback) ~ Alex A. Lluch (Author), Elizabeth Lluch (Author)

The Little Book of What Men Don't Understand About Women (Paperback) ~ Martin Ellis (Author), Amanda Thomas (Author)

The Man Who Understands a Woman's Heart (Paperback) ~ Sue Macheca (Author)

The key to finding this perfect gift is to understand women and how they think of Valentine’s Day.

The most important rule for men to remember is that when women say it is okay for you to not do anything for Valentine’s Day, 99.99% of the time they do not mean this. It is true there are some women who really do not expect anything from their boyfriends or husbands on Valentine’s Day but the vast majority will be extremely disappointed if you allow Valentine’s Day to pass without even a card or a small gift. So unless you are absolutely sure your partner is one of those women who really does not care about Valentine’s Day it is a safe bet to at least get a card and a flower for the special woman in your life. She is likely to be disappointed if you don’t.

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Now you might be wondering what type of card you should get for the special woman in your life on Valentine’s Day. There are humorous cards available for purchase on Valentine’s Day but again unless you are absolutely sure this is the type of card your partner will like it is a better idea to go with a romantic card. You can find these types of cards expressing a number of different sentiments and are likely to find a card which expresses your feelings about the relationship perfectly. Men may not realize this but women typically put a great deal of time and effort into selecting your card and they may be disappointed if you do not do the same when selecting a card for them.

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Men should also be aware that women do not want to be reminded of their diets on Valentine’s Day. Your girlfriend or wife may talk about wanting to lose weight and may be trying to exercise and eat right but this does not mean she wants you to buy her sugar free candy and give her workout equipment for Valentine’s Day. You may think you are doing something great for your girlfriend or wife but trust us on this one, she will think you are calling her fat. If you really want to support your partner in her diet efforts, you can give her a small box of chocolates and a piece of jewelry instead. Conversely, a box of diet cookies and a workout video are not likely to be well received.

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Finally, one of the most important things for men to remember is it really is the thought that counts. Women want to feel special on Valentine’s Day. Extravagant gifts may seem like a good idea and may be well received but most women really just want to know that you love them on Valentine’s Day. So whether you give them expensive jewelry or make the effort to cook them dinner they will know how you feel about them.

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Friday, June 26, 2009

About Romantic Love Songs

About Romantic Love Songs
Almost everyone like or need to use some love songs in their lifetime! Especially for the very romantic holiday "Valentine's Day".
Although love songs are usually associated with either Valentine's day or Weddings, lots of people listen to them day in day out as those love songs always seems to reinforce your feelings when things are rough or when things are great!
This post is also a personal tribute I would like to pay to one of the greatest star in our world, Michael Jackson who I realised passed away yesterday!
Need some ideas for romantic love songs? Here's a list of ideas which you can pick a few that you like best.

Classic Love Songs suggestions:

Love Songs - Michael Jackson - Album Length Compact Disc - release date 1/15/2002 - Classic Motown
Michael Jackson:
1. Who's Lovin' You
2. A Fool For You
3. Everybody's Somebody's Fool
4. Got To Be There
5. We're Almost There
6. We'Ve Got A Good Thing Going
7. Maybe Tomorrow
8. Call On Me
9. You Are There
10. One Day In Your Life
11. If I Don't Love You This Way
12. Wings Of My Love
13. I'Ll Come Home To You
14. I'll Be There
Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary of Thriller [EXTRA TRACKS] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

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Aerosmith: I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
The Bangles: Eternal Flame
The Beatles: And I Love Her
Tony Bennett: The Way You Look Tonight
Bon Jovi: I'll Be There for You
Toni Braxton: Breathe Again
Belinda Carlyle: Circles in the Sand
Chicago: You're the Inspiration
Celine Dion: The Power of Love
Nat King Cole: When I Fall in Love
Gloria Estefan: Live for Loving You
Peter Gabriel: In Your Eyes
Faith Hill: Breathe
Foreigner: Waiting for a Girl Like You
Etta James: At Last
Elton John: Can You Feel the Love Tonight?
Elton John: Your Song
Michael Penn: No Myth
The Police: Every Breath You Take
Elvis Presley: I Can't Help Falling In Love With You
Elvis Presley: My Wish Came True
REO Speedwagon: Can't Fight This Feeling
Lionel Richie: Hello
Lionel Richie: Truly
Seal: Kiss From a Rose
Simon and Garfunkel: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Percy Sledge: When a Man Loves a Woman
Rod Stewart: Have I Told You Lately?
U2: All I Want is You
Shania Twain: From This Moment On
Shania Twain: Forever and For Always
Luther Vandross: Always and Forever
Stevie Wonder: I Just Called to Say I Love You
Trisha Yearwood: How Do I Live

Careless Love - Madeleine Peyroux - release date September 14, 2004

Popular Love Songs suggestions:

Ultimate Love Songs: Vision of Love

Aaliyah: One in a Million
Ashanti: Only U
Natasha Beddingfield: These Words
Beyonce: Crazy in Love
Mariah Carey: We Belong Together
Vanessa Carlton: A Thousand Miles
Kelly Clarkson: A Moment Like This
Coldplay: Yellow
Nelly Furtado: Childhood Dreams
Hoobastank: The Reason
Lil' Romeo: My Cinderella
No Doubt: Underneath it All
Oasis: Wonderwall
Ja Rule: Put it On Me
Usher: U Got it Bad
Usher and Alisha Keys: My Boo

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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Make a pair of beaded love birds!

Make a pair of beaded love birds!

I just made a pair of beaded love birds to give away on my friend's wedding, I made each into a hangable charm for them to hang on their key chains or mobile phones!
And it struck me! that's a great idea as a perfect beaded love birds Valentine's day gift, make a pair of the beaded birds, keep one of them and give the other to your Valentine! As you made them yourself, there's no way there's exact duplicates and the only two that you made belongs to only two of you LOVE BIRDS!

Here's a free tutorial link that has written and pictorial to help you make one or many! Beaded Love Bird Tutorial

Or if you still prefers to give a ready charm, here's a few suggestions:
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18k White Gold Charms - 10mm Solid Boy Open Charm

10mm Solid 18k White Gold Girl Charm Pendant - Vertu Charms

18k White Gold Vertu Boys Charms - 10mm Pave Diamond Boy Charm / 10mm Diamond Pave Girl with Legs
10mm Pave Boy - 18Kt white gold Vertu Charm fits over any 10mm stainless bracelet shown below. Approx .23 ctw of beautiful Diamonds (G-H Color, SI Clarity).
10mm Pave Diamond Girl Charm w Legs. Set in 18K white gold - has approx .10ct in diamonds (G-H Color, SI Clarity). From the Vertu Charm Collection of Jewellery