History, Customs and Traditions, Symbols February 14
Saint Valentine
Valentine's Day Hearts Cupid Lovebirds & Doves Valentine's Day Roses
A red heart. The heart symbolizes love and giving someone a heart means to hand over one's existence to someone.
A rose. Remember the meanings of roses! Red Roses - Love and passion Yellow Roses - Friendship White Roses - True love and purity of the mind Pink Roses - Friendship or Sweetheart Black Roses – Farewell
Lovebirds and doves. It is believed that birds found their mate on February 14.
Cupid. It is believed that Cupid had a bow with a quiver of arrows and anyone hit by Cupid's arrow did not die but fell in love.
Stratford-on-Avon England
Love is... a tender feeling, Love is... a way of being, Love is... just showing someone you care. Love is... helping with the dishes, Love is... feeding your pet fishes, Love is... just giving from your heart. Love is so very simple, It's not a mystery. When you treat those around you The very same way You want them to treat you. Love is... your baby sister, Love is... playing with her, Love is... holding her when she cries. Love is... sharing your candy, Love is... being all that you can be, Love is... lending a helping hand when someone needs you. Love is... L-О- V- E Love is... For you and me. Oh! Love is the greatest thing in the world.