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Happy Valentine's Day

February 14th is St Valentine's Day.  One of the most romantic days of the year.  Here you'll discover some interesting facts about the celebration of love, learn about it's origins and find some unique and traditional gift idea's for him and her.  At the bottom of the page you'll also find some hints and preparation tips to help make sure your day is a special one and all runs smoothly.

Valentine's Day Gift Idea's

Did you know?

It's estimated that this year worldwide we will send between us more than 1 billion Valentine' cards making it the second most celebrated holiday worldwide after Christmas.


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Did you know?

85% of all Valentine's cards and presents are bought by women.


 

 

 

 

 

 

February 14th can be one of the biggest relationship minefields known to man.  The selection of the right gift or the surprise of a weekend break for "just the two of us" can make all the difference.  Below you'll find just a few idea's to help you plot a path through the pitfalls.


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Did you know?

In Wales many people celebrate Dydd Santes Dwynwen (St Dwynwen's Day) on 25 January instead of or as well as St Valentine's Day. The day commemorates St Dwynwen, the patron saint of Welsh lovers.



Who was St Valentine?

Now that's another one of those questions that has many different answers depending on which part of the world your in.  Click here to read the Wikipedia article on St Valentine  and find out more about this historical figure and the celebration of love that has become tradition.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you're planning on entertaining at home this year and cooking a meal then you'll be wanting to think of a few things.

  • Set the mood  Think about the music and maybe link it to a romantic holiday you had or your first smooch together.  Only play the music at a level that doesn't make it the total focus of attention and make it difficult to chat.

  • Dress to Impress  Sometimes when you're at home you relax a little with your presentation.  Focus on dressing as if you were going to the finest restaurant.  And if you think the date may carry on until morning then the underwear is just as important, if not more so!

  • Are you cooking?  Make sure the groceries are in and you have everything prepared.  Do you have all your ingredients?  Don't leave it to the last minute.  The more prepared you are with your meal timings the more relaxed you'll be to enjoy the romance of the evening.

  • Balance the lighting  There's nothing better than a candlelit dinner for two, just make sure there's enough light to actually see your date at the other side of the table.  A couple of tea light candles will probably not suffice.

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Do you have a song that you first danced to?  An album (or single depending) to which you first made love while listening to?  Did you spend your first date at the cinema?  Which movie did you watch and can you get it on DVD to pick up on the parts you missed the first time?



Add a touch of class with a hand made Valentine card.  TelKay of Stalybridge produce high quality hand made greetings cards and stationery to suit every occasion including personalised stationery.  Click here for Details!

Try Boots for good quality perfumes and pampering gifts.


It's amazing who deliver flowers these days!  Have fresh  flowers and plants delivered by a  courier from Tesco.  You'll find the quality good and the service reliable.


Classy underwear or lingerie is always a winner and, again, it's a present you can both enjoy.  Knickerbox and Figleaves won't let you down.  High quality, stylish and good service.  Click below to browse their websites and check out their latest offers.


 

Whatever you're doing to celebrate and wherever you're going stay safe, in more ways than one....

 

Drink responsibly.  A few beers or a few glasses of wine can be a good thing on a social occasion and a celebration.  Drink and be merry but don't get slaughtered and throw up on your date's new outfit.

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Use Condoms.  There's nothing like drink, food and romance to lay the foundations for a more than pleasant evening.  Unfortunately there's also nothing worse than an STD to go with a hangover.