Do you remember when you have your first "Valentine"? Mine, I was 13 years old when I had my puppy love. He was the handsomest guy in our class but he was a working student yet very intelligent. So my first valentine was full of daydreams.  I was up in a tree like Jane, wishing he would pass and greet me, nil. But when Valentines day came, he gave me a piece of Calachuchi flower and put on my ear. Do you know what I felt at that moment, I really don't know, I only know someone special had made me real happy that day. He was my prom partner but never became my boyfriend.  Ten years ago, we both became king and queen in our school reunion. What a memory !!

What does Valentine's Day mean to you? Today, it is hard to be indifferent to this anniversary which seems to come around with surprising speed. No sooner have social arrangements for Christmas and the New Year been negotiated, than the fourteenth of February is upon us once more.

Perhaps you are able to scoff at the sight of a pair of chocolate bears kissing each other, or other items covered with red hearts which fill the windows of the shops. Or do you look longingly at the sexy nighties and underwear which are also on display? So many of these items for sale are a far cry from the single red rose heralding the simple message ‘I love you' or even the unsigned card, which may drop through your letterbox, but leaves you guessing who the secret admirer is.

Valentine's day became the custom for small tokens to be exchanged signalling love and affection, and in the 19th century elaborate printed cards began to replace handmade notes. It seems odd that such a private matter, falling in love, should become so public today through the Valentine messages published in many daily newspapers. Lovers ‘secret' words and language are there for all to read.

According to statistics 85% of all valentine cards are bought by women. Oh, dear! Does this mean there are a lot of women who are disappointed every 14th February when the postman passes by? Even our sisters who scorn the whole idea as ‘commercial' or ‘twee' can suddenly find themselves pressing that special flower, or find that ‘somehow' they have kept that empty chocolate box. And who knows, these may become the keepsakes of tomorrow. It all depends who the gift is from. Perhaps there is an answer with the Internet, though. At the touch of finger a Valentine can be sent to your love with the speed of light.

An old superstition says that if you see a robin on St. Valentine's Day you will marry a sailor. If you see a sparrow, you will marry a poor man.  If you see a goldfinch, you will marry a millionaire. So beware where you look!

We all like to be loved, and after all, Valentine's Day is about love and sometimes it is great for this to be shown in a symbolic way. It's the time of the year for a little romance in the air, and who can quarrel with that?

Here are the Valentines Rose Colors and Traditional Rose meanings:

Red Roses - It proclaims "I love You". They are the ultimate symbol of romantic love and enduring passion

Pale Pink Roses - It connotes grace, gentleness and gratitude

Light Pink Roses - A joy to behold, it expresses fun and happiness

Deep Pink Roses - It expresses "Thank You"

Lilac Roses - It indicates that the sender has fallen in love at first sight with the recipient and is enchanted

White Roses - Symbolizes truth and innocence

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL !!

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