Valentine's Day History | Best Valentines Day Gift
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Did You Know?
Men and women from the Middle Ages drew names to see who their valentines would be. The names would be worn on their sleeves for one week. This is how the phrase wear your heart on your sleeves came about.
Hearts - 5" x 7" Pop Up Valentine's Day Greeting Card
Hearts - 5" x 7" Pop Up Valentine's Day Greeting Card
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Reusable Heart Ice Sculpture Mold
Reusable Heart Ice Sculpture Mold
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Did You Know?
King Henry VIII declared February 14th a holiday. The year was 1537.
Attention pet owners!!
Every family member has their own personality. Our pets are no different. So when Valentine's Day rolls around be sure to include them in the Valentine gift giving. Buy gifts that fit their personalities. Is your pet the "life of the party" or are they the faithful quite type? It's ok to buy them more than one present on Valentine's Day. Only three percent of pet owners will give their pets a Valentine Day gifts. Are you in that three percent?
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Did You Know?
Only six countries celebrate Valentine's Day. They are the U.S., Canada, Mexico, France, Australia and the U.K.
A rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.
You get the ideal?
Although California grows about sixty percent of American roses they do not supply the Valentine's Day roses. These roses are imported mainly from South America. It's estimated over 110 million roses are sold and delivered in the days before Valentine and Valentine's Day. A rose and baby's breath is known as a "signature rose". It is the rose of choice for Valentine's Day and Birthdays.Photo credit: Webmaster graphic packages.
Valentines Day - Valentines Day Roses - Desk Clocks
Valentines Day Roses - 6x6 Desk Clock
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Valentines Day Roses Desk Clock is new, handcrafted utilizing unique process resulting in a stunning high gloss ceramic-like finish. Measures 6" x 6", comes with transparent acrylic stand. Single AA battery is not included.
Fresh Cut Roses
Fresh Cut Roses - 2 Wick 22 Oz Large Tumbler Jar
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Make your own rose arrangement
Did You Know?
"You unlock my heart!" came from wooden spoons that had carved hearts, keys and keyholes as the decorations. These spoons were given as gifts on February 14th. The country of Wales started this tradition.
Cherry Heart Box, 1.25 Inches Deep
Cherry Wood Heart Jewelry Box, 1.25 Inches Deep
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Ek Success PSPXL002 X-Large Heart Punch
EK Success Paper Shapers X-Large Heart Punch
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Cards that became a treasure.
Esther Howland, a artist and printer, published the first American Valentine's card. Her fancy laced cards were sold for five dollars. Her most expensive cards sold for thirty-five dollars. With the invention of mass production she could no longer get these prices. Her vision helped the public's fantasies of Valentine's Day become treasured memories. Her cards represented the beauty and love of romance leading up to marriage. The cards became keep sakes. It is said that Esther Howland changed the way "love" is celebrated in America.Photo credit: Webmaster graphic packages.
Crafts Stamp
Martha Stewart Crafts Stamp Card And Envelope Set
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Scrapbooking You gotta love it.
Did you really think I could pass up this tid-bit?
Famous cure announced on February 14, 1929 Chances are we all have received the benefits of this one.
An accidental discovery lead Sir Alexander Fleming to the discovery that would save millions of lives. This discovery is considered one of the greatest developments in modern medicine. We don't really know what caused this bacteriologist to leave a plate (more than likely a petri dish of sorts) uncovered. Upon returning to his lab he found "stuff" had fallen on this culture of staphylococcus bacteria. Not only had the substance landed on the plate but also killed some of the bacteria. The mold was identified as penicillin notatum. Penicillin was introduced as a cure for bacterial infections.Photo credit: Webmaster graphic packages.
Alexander Fleming and the Story of Penicillin
Alexander Fleming and the Story of Penicillin (Unlocking the Secrets of Science)
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Points of Interest
- Esther Howland's Valentine's Day Card
- View some of Esther Howland's cards
- Decorating with Flowers
- Learn the secrets of decorating with flowers
- ASPCA tips on pets and valentine gifts
- Learn what is acceptable for pet's valentine gifts
- What is a Petri Dish?
- Petri Dish or Agar Plates makes medicial discoveries.
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DecoratingforEvents
Feb 11, 2012 @ 9:40 am | delete
- As always, I learned something new! Valentine's Day history is very interesting. Sometimes we just celebrate without thinking of how things came about. I really enjoyed this! {{hugs}}
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NidhiRajat
Feb 11, 2012 @ 8:54 am | delete
- very nice lens...
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aesta1
Feb 10, 2012 @ 3:30 am | delete
- There are some info here I did not know before. Looks like Valentines is fast becoming an international celebration.
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lasertek
Feb 9, 2012 @ 9:29 pm | delete
- Great lens! Adding facts made this lens better.
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scarlettohairy Feb 9, 2012 @ 2:55 pm | delete
- Lots of fun tid bits about Valentine's Day. Thanks!
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