Are you still looking and waiting for that special someone? Do you think that maybe this or that person may be the very one, but you're not sure? Well, your ancestors thought that they had the answer. Try any of the following wives' tales and see who is in your future.

Some girls wrote the names of boys on slips of paper, wrapped them in clay, and dropped them into water. As the clay fell apart, the paper rose to the surface. The first name to reach the surface would be that of her future husband.

Think of five or six names of boys or girls you might marry, As you twist the stem of an apple, recite the names until the stem comes off. You will marry the person whose name you were saying when the stem fell off.

Pick a dandelion that has gone to seed. Take a deep breath and blow the seeds into the wind. Count the seeds that remain on the stem. That is the number of children you will have.

If you cut an apple in half and count how many seeds are inside, you will also know how many children you will have.

Europeans also believe that Feb. 14th is the day when birds begin to choose their mates. Chaucer, Shakespeare, and numerous other poets mention the tradition in their work. In accordance with the tradition, it is believed that a young girl will be able to tell what type of man she will marry based upon the first bird that she sees on Valentine's Day. The birds, and their associations, include:

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A brief history of this holiday.

Flowers & Their Meanings

Do you know the language of flowers? Make sure the flowers you send make just the right statement.

Give Me Your Heart

Hearts and cupids and doves and lace. How did all of these things get connected with love and this holiday?

My Traditional Valentine

Learn about fun valentine traditions of today and yesteryear.

Sweets for the Sweet

Here are some fun facts about conversation hearts and CHOCOLATE. .

Valentine's Day Recipes

The way to their hearts is through their stomachs!

Poetry for Those You Love

These poems are not only for husband and wife, but also for children, parents, and friends. I can't seem to stop adding poems to this page. Come and see.

My Funny Valentine

Want to know who you may marry? This page is full of old and new funny little wives tales that will lead you to your special person. At least that is what we have been told. Let me know if any of these old tales work for you.

Be My Valentine

Most of us will buy valentines to send to our loved ones this year. How did that all get started? What is the hsitory behind that?

Looking for Love?

Take heart! The numbers are in your favor.

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

Why wait for marriage? What does God have to say about this issue? Recommended books for single Christians and parents of teenagers.

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