Great Valentine S Day Gift Ideas

Great Valentine S Day Gift Ideas

Cynics say that Valentine’s Day is a fallacy invented by the greeting cards industry to increase our overdraft and just in case Christmas credit card bill is starting to subside. Arguably the worst thing about Valentine’s Day is hitting the shops, usually at the last minute, to join everyone else in a manic search for a tasteful gift. If the thought of Oxford Street on 13 February makes you feel ill then sort out your Valentine’s Day gifts by shopping online this year.

Brief History of Valentine’s Day

What is so special about 14 February? Theories on the subject abound, but this one is just too romantic to ignore. Although the Catholic Church currently recognizes three different saints named Valentine who were martyred on 14 February, the most likely contender is a Roman priest from the third century, Bishop Valentine. At this time, young men who were married were less likely to join his legions of soldiers than single men, so he banned marriage. However, the Catholic Bishop Valentine believed that marriage was a holy institution desired by God, so he secretly continued to marry young couples. Claudius discovered that Valentine was disobeying his orders and so he was thrown in jail. There he fell in love with his jailer’s daughter his lover and legend has it that he sent her a love note, shortly before his death, signed “From Your Valentine”.

Proposing on Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to propose to your loved one, and everyone knows that the perfect proposal is accompanied by the perfect ring. One of the best-known high street jewelers in the UK is Samuel, and you can be sure that you will find something to suit your taste and budget from their range. Their engagement ring selection is ordered by price, metal, stone setting and brand for easy browsing and their Forever Diamonds ( http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/browse/N/56+4294966913 ) range takes an interesting twist on the engagement ring by engraving the word ‘FOREVER’ on the inside of the band. What’s more, the ‘O’ of Forever is set with a twinkling brilliant cut diamond, to make it an extra special life-long gift for Valentine’s Day.

Of course, finding the right engagement ring is something you will want to put significant time and effort into. Another of the UK’s leading jewelers, Ernest Jones ( http://www.ernestjones.co.uk ), will help with your decision by providing expert advice on what to look for when selecting a diamond ring. From choosing the shape of the diamond to getting the correct ring size, taking the time to do your research beforehand will give you extra peace of mind as you pluck up the courage to ask the big question.

Valentine’s Cards

Even if you’re not proposing come February 14th, a Valentines card is still a great way to mark the occasion. A great way to make your card meaningful, without breaking the bank, is to create a card yourself, and there are loads of great websites to help you.

If you want a real-life, physical card, it’s easy to find a website where, for just a few quid, you can choose from a selection of cards from recognized brands such as Me to You, and then personalize them as much as you like by changing the words and colors on the card. You can even upload your own photographs. Then have the printed card sent either to you, or better still, have it sent anonymously direct to your recipient.

There are even sites which are completely free. Many have an enormous range of cards for Valentine’s Day and you’re bound to find something suitable to be emailed to your sweetheart.

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