Valentines Day Facts: Interesting Points to Ponder <http://www.indiagiftsworld.com/2009/02/valentines-day-facts-interesting\ -points.html> Valentines Day is much looked forward to by people across the world. The deep routed history supporting its origin is not a hidden fact. Despite this, there are several interesting Valentines Day facts that most of us are unaware of. These exclusive Valentines Day facts are indeed intriguing.
Valentines Day facts are categorized based on the various symbols of Valentines Day. Be it cards; flowers or other envoys of love, each have their own ingenuity. Some of the well known Valentines Day facts are as follows: [http://www.holidayinsights.com/valentine/cupid1.jpg] <http://www.indiagiftsworld.com/2009/02/valentines-day-facts-interesting\ -points.html> Valentines Day facts about roses/flowers: Valentine flowers are indispensable to Valentines Day. It is interesting to know that 73% of the population that buys flowers comprises men while only 27 percent women buy flowers on Valentines Day. A single rose takes a special meaning on Valentines Day; as a single red rose laced with baby's breath is known as a 'signature rose'. Red rose is the symbol of love as it was the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. [http://i42.tinypic.com/2rnefcl.jpg] <http://www.indiagiftsworld.com/2009/02/valentines-day-facts-interesting\ -points.html> Valentines Day facts about gifts: Wooden spoons were the special Valentines Day gifts in ancient Wales. These spoons were engraved with designs of heart, keys and keyholes depicting the message "you unlock my heart" - a truly romantic way of expressing love. Sweet gifts are often synonymous to Valentines Day celebrations. In the eighteenth century, pilgrims sent confections like sugar wafers, marzipan, sweetmeats and sugar plum to their loved ones. Sugar was a rarity then, hence this gift was considered special. Candies were also the earliest Valentines Day gifts followed by heart shaped chocolates. [http://i44.tinypic.com/2ezheyu.jpg] <http://www.indiagiftsworld.com/2009/02/valentines-day-facts-interesting\ -points.html> There are several other interesting Valentines Day facts as regards the various aspects of the propitious festival. Almost every aspect of Valentines Day is significant enough to have a time honored custom supporting it. Little wonder then, that time and again we are reminded of the legendary tales and never heard before facts; related to one of the most renowned festivals in the world. Courtesy: Indiagiftsworld.com <http://www.indiagiftsworld.com/2009/02/valentines-day-facts-interesting\ -points.html>
