via NationalDayCalendar: Let the LOVE FLOW!!! Get the flowers and candy ready because it’s Valentine’s Day!! February 14th first became associated with romantic love during the High Middle Ages as the tradition of courtly love was then flourishing. During 18th century England, this day evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for […]
via Wkyc: Three middle school students in Kansas made sure every girl and every woman at their school had a special surprise on Valentine’s Day. The three boys arranged to buy a flower for every female at Summit Trail Middle School, according to a post by the school. According to KMBC, eighth grader Tristan Valentine, […]
via BlackAmericaWeb: When you’re single and over 40, Valentine’s Day can seem like the longest day of the year. Either you’ve never had a great love and at this stage it doesn’t seem like that’s going to change, or you had a great love who you either broke up with, they broke up with […]
via Wkyc: Whether you’re happily in love, single or really angry at your ex, there’s a food deal for you on Thursday. Here are 19 freebies and meal deals national chains are offering on Valentine’s Day. Looking for a more unique deal for your loved one? You can always get them a cake made of […]
via NationalDayCalendar: Valentine’s Day began as St. Valentine’s Day, a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. February 14th, Valentine’s, Day first became associated with romantic love during the High Middle Ages as the tradition of courtly love was then flourishing. During 18th century England, this day evolved into an occasion […]
via News5: At Kroger, a dozen roses at stores usually cost around $10. During the Valentine’s Day stretch, they go for double. Why are flowers so expensive around Valentine’s Day? The rush for flowers creates international logistics bottlenecks and elevated transportation costs for a limited supply of perishable flowers. “It’s an old economic adage. Supply […]
via nrf: Americans are expected to spend a record amount on Valentine’s Day this year despite a years-long decrease in the percentage of people celebrating the holiday, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “The vast majority of Valentine’s Day dollars are still spent on […]
via News5: It turns out sweetheart candies will make an appearance on Valentine’s Day, but not in the typical way. Krispy Kreme announced they will be making sweetheart donuts this year, since the candy company won’t be making them. The donuts will have little messages on them, just like the candies did. You can pick […]
via delish: Forget about a run-of-the-mill box of chocolates. These are the treats worth swooning over. Swedish Fish Hearts Don’t have a date this Valentine’s Day? Swedish Fish is here to remind you that there are plenty of fish in the sea—just not in this holiday bag. The classic candies get swapped out for little, chewy […]
via praisephilly: According to USA Today here are the top 12 gifts that women want for Valentine’s day… and flowers and chocolates fall at the bottom. Coffee espresso maker Comfy slippers Kindle reader Case for traveling (trip) Necklace Streaming device to watch fav. shows Camera Purse Good smelling candles Candy Gift card to fav. store […]
via nationaldaycalendar: Valentine’s Day began as St. Valentine’s Day, a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. February 14th, Valentine’s, Day first became associated with romantic love during the High Middle Ages as the tradition of courtly love was then flourishing. During 18th century England, this day evolved into an occasion […]
via Cleveland19: No one said love was cheap. When Cupid’s arrow pierces your heart, it hits your wallet, too. The National Retail Federation estimates Americans will spend $19.6 billion this Valentine’s Day. That breaks down to each of us shelling out about $145 on gifts. That’s $7 more than last year’s average. Here’s what we’re spending on each […]