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All over the world, every year on February 14, men and women celebrate their love by exchanging gifts as tokens of their affection. There is normally a great number of items offered as possible Valentine’s Day gifts and it can be overwhelming trying to determine the most ideal gifts. We have simplified this process with our curated list of the best Valentine’s day gifts.
Choosing the best Valentine’s day gifts
Just like giving a gift for any other occasion, Valentine’s day gifts should be those that meet the recipient’s need, those that are in line with their preferences, those that help them engage in their hobbies, and also those that have a sentimental message that makes them feel valued and special. Choosing gifts while keeping these requirements in mind will help you give an appropriate gift to your loved one.
There are however the three so-called “big Valentine’s Day gifts” which are flowers, a card, and a box of chocolates. These three items are considered some of the best gifts to give on Valentine’s day and they are always readily available on this special day. These popular gifts have a rich history behind them.
The tradition of giving roses started in the 17th century with the flower being considered to represent the strong feelings of boundless love. When Charles the Duke of Orleans wrote a poem to his wife on Valentine’s day in 1415 while imprisoned, he unknowingly set off a tradition that caught on like wildfire. By the early 19th century, giving a card was the most popular way of expressing love on Valentine’s day and the practice lives on today. In the 17th century, the growing population in Europe took to buying chocolate due to its supposed aphrodisiac effect. This led to the candy becoming a favorite treat for the lover’s holiday and this tradition has carried on to date.
How we identified the best Valentine’s day gifts
Our curated list of best Valentine’s day gifts contains practical items that are suitable for both adults and children. We identified that it is not just lovers who celebrate the day but that parents or guardians often buy gifts to celebrate their children.
Our choice of gifts suited for children includes the 2-in-1 cub-coat which is actually a cute plushie that converts into a warm sweatshirt, the eye-catching pop-it fidget bag which is great for carrying school supplies and the Town Heart chalkboard heart t-shirt kit that is a crafts kit that can be customized to modify any t-shirt for any occasion.
For adults, we identified popular Valentine’s day gifts to include jewelry pieces such as the heart bar necklace and the 14k gold-plated classic tennis bracelet. We also selected a creative twist to the traditional Valentine’s day gifts of chocolates, flowers, and cards. Our chocolate selection is one dozen solid milk chocolate shaped like red roses, we also picked the eternal roses in a box which are real roses preserved to last for years while our version of the card is the “Letters to My Love” book where you can pen a romantic handwritten letter to your love.
Tips for buying the best Valentine’s day gifts
- Make it personal
Gifting personalized gifts lets your loved one know you were thinking about them. It becomes a gift that keeps giving long after Valentine’s day celebrations are done. - It does not have to be expensive
The traditional Valentine’s day gifts fit within every price range. No matter your budgetary allocation, you can get a suitable gift; even if it’s a single rose or a single bar of chocolate. - Prepare early
Do not get caught off guard. Valentine’s day has a fixed date every year so you should be able to plan in advance. Know that your special someone will want to receive a token of your love on this day so prepare early so as not to disappoint them.
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