The colors of Valentine's Day are pink, red, and white. Pink is a delicate, almost innocent shade of red. Pink also was connected with St. Valentine, whose burial caused the pink almond tree to blossom. Red is a symbol of warmth and feeling, the color of the heart. White stands for purity and faith: a faith between two that love each other.
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The red heart is an old symbol for love. Centuries ago, people did not know that the heart pumps blood through the circulatory system. However, they did know that the heart beats faster when a person is excited or upset. For this reason they believed that the heart was the center of our feelings. This idea remains today in certain sayings, such as, "It does my heart good," or "I'm broken-hearted," or "sick at heart." |
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Cupid (Gk. name is Eros) was the son of Venus (Gk. name is Aphrodite) the Roman and Greek goddess of love. In the Roman and Greek myths Cupid is always a youth, never a fat baby with wings. He possessed a bow with a quiver of arrows. When he shot the arrow into someone's heart, that person fell in love. Usually his mother would be the one who sent him on such errands. In Latin, the word Cupid means "desire." Cupid is typically represented as a chubby, naked, winged boy or youth with a mischievous smile. Cherubs are descendants of Cupid. They are depicted as lovable little winged creatures without arrows and quivers. Cherubs were typically not mischievous like Cupid. |
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Roses have endured as the
traditional flower of Valentine's Day, and perhaps we also
owe that to the Romans. In legend, a woman, Rodanthe, was
pursued by many suitors who finally became so impassioned
they broke down the doors of her house. This enraged the
goddess Diana, who turned the woman into a flower and her
suitors each into a thorn. Red roses are for love and passion. Yellow roses are for friendship. Black roses mean farewell. Pink roses mean friendship or sweetheart. The message would grow in complexity with combinations. A full rose placed over two buds meant secrecy. Remove the thorns from a rosebud and you say "I fear no longer." Remove the leaves also and your message becomes "There is nothing to hope or fear." |
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It was a popular belief in the olden times that the birds chose their mates on 14th of February. Doves and pigeons mate for life and therefore were used as a symbol of "fidelity." Birds choose their mates, and couples too, this day; But by their flight I never can divine, When I shall couple with my Valentine." Herrick |
Young women in strict Muslim households used to send their pledges of love to young men through messages woven through the knots of a carpet in an Arab tradition. This tradition of sending messages through the knots gave birth to the concept of love knots that continues to this day.
Happy Valentine's Day home
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.
Astronomy for Families
Classical Music for Families
View my old guestbook
Valentine Clip Art 
Updated Jan. 4, 2003
