The word "Valentine" has two meanings. It can imply a card sent or given to a sweetheart) on Saint Valentine's Day. It can also indicate any particular person, especially a sweetheart, chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day.

SYMBOL OF LOVE

Heart It was formerly believed that the heart was the seat of all human emotions. Accordingly, the gifting of a heart signified the selfless act of giving everything to someone you love. Though the ancients were not aware that the heart was responsible for pumping blood though the circulatory system, yet they knew one thing for sure that the heart was the center of all feelings. This ancient belief has lingered on through the ages.

Cupid The love and attraction that a man and a lady feels for one another is traditionally ascribed to the mythological god,Cupid. In Latin, the word Cupid means "desire." Cupid is represented as a naked, chubby boy with wings and possessing a mischievous smile. He carries a bow with a quiver of arrows which he uses to transfix the hearts of youths and maidens. Latin

Rose From time immemorial, beloveds have been compared to roserom time immemorial, beloveds have been compared to roses. If we juggle the letters of the word ROSE we get EROS, who is the God of Love. Rose has thus been the traditional choice of lovers around the world. The colour red is associated with strong emotions

Lavender -- Enchantment and Uniqueness Orange -- Fascination Pink (Dark) -- Thankfulness, Friendship and Admiration Red -- Love, Respect and Courage Peach -- Modesty, Gratitude, Admiration and Sympathy Pink (Pale) -- Grace, Joy and Happiness Deep Red -- Beauty and Passion White -- Innocence, Purity, Secrecy, Silence, Reverence, Humility and (according to some sources) True Love Yellow -- Joy, Friendship, Jealousy, Hope and Freedom

Black -- Farewell Red/White -- Unity or Engagement Yellow/Orange -- Passionate Thoughts Peach -- Modesty, Gratitude, Admiration and Sympathy Pink (Pale) -- Grace, Joy and Happiness Yellow/Red -- Congratulations Rosebud -- Beauty, Youth and a Heart Innocent of Love Red Rosebud -- Purity and Loveliness White Rosebud -- Girlhood One Dozen Red Roses -- "I Love You" Single Red Rose in Full Bloom -- "I Love You" Tea Roses -- "I'll Remember Always"Red Rose

Hands The hands of a lady has been a favorite decoration for Valentine's Day for many years and is suppose to depict "femininity". To add to its beauty, the hand is often decorated with frilly cuff and a jeweled ring on the third finger. A lady's hands was a favorite decoration that depicted "femininity." Its beauty was enhanced by adding a frilly cuff and a jeweled ring on the third finger. Clasped hands are said to represent those of Queen Victoria and her consort, Prince Albert...the symbol of friendship between their respective countries of England and Germany.Valentine's Dayring

Doves and Love Birds It was the popular belief that birds chose their mate for the year on February 14.Since doves and pigeons mate for life,they symbolize loyalty, fidelity and love. Lovebirds, the small birds with colorful plumage, commonly found in Africa, are so called because they tend to get cozy with each other and can't survive without each other. pairs. Doves...common urban birds, shy and gentle by nature, with a distinctive "cooing" call...symbolize loyalty, fidelity and love.

Love knots hey are made of ribbons and are traditional symbols of interminable and everlasting love.