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Why the Heart Shape is Associated with Valentine's Day

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Why the Heart Shape is Associated with Valentine's Day

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There are many people who question why the heart shape has become associated with romantic love and Valentine's Day. A possible answer is that in the 15th century, there was a tapestry that depicted a man holding a red heart. The picture depicted is entitled "Le don du Coeur," which translates into "The gift of the heart." This was one of the most famous depictions of courtly love during this time and in inspired many people. This is one of the main reasons the heart shape is associated with romantic love. As Valentine's Day started to also become more about romantic love, it only makes sense that the shape of the heart did as well. This tapestry is currently held at the Louvre. This is a museum in France.

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Valentine's Day does not only have to be for romantic love. You can also celebrate Valentine's Day with your friends and family! Annie Ferguson says that retailers always try to think about all the ways Valentine's Day can be celebrated. She says that there are gifts that are sold that are "friend to friend, and parent to child." She adds that there are so many types of love that we have, why limit it? We should celebrate Valentine's Day with everyone who we love. We should let everyone who we love know we love them. Valentine's Day will be even more fun this way!

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Annie Ferguson, author of the article "Curating for Cupid," says that the colors of Valentine's Day are one of the best thing about the day. She says that everybody is experiencing "the winter blues." The pinks and reds everywhere are a welcome sight after a sea of drab colors. This typically occurs ten days before Valentine's Day. She says that even retailers appreciate the change in color scheme of the occasion. They change the color scheme of their stores because it leads to an increase in sales. She says, "In retail, you can't ignore a season, especially in cooking."

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Valentine's Day is considered the "3 Day Wonder" for candy stores. Many stores report that this is the case because consumers want candy "last minute and they want it fresh." This causes Valentine's Day candy sales to last three days. Candy is the most popular gift for Valentine's Day.
The boxes of chocolates serve two purposes- one is to hold chocolate, but the other is to be used as a keepsake later on. George Farrer, who owns a candy store called "Sweet Caroline" has a chocolate box that his father gave him in the 30s. It is reported by many candy store orders that the most popular type of filling has changed as well. It used to be amaretto and raspberry. It is now Tiramisu.

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The Origin of Valentine's                                       Day

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The Origin of Valentine's                                       Day

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Valentine's Day stems from an ancient Roman feast called "Lupercalis." This feast honored two Roman martyrs. They  were considered the Patron Saints of lovers. Both of these saints were named St. Valentine. Later, Romantic elements were added to the day. One of the reasons for this addition was the Geoffrey Chaucer's Parliament of Foules. In the 18th century, the publication of The Young Man's Valentine further added to the association of Valentine's Day being romantic. In the 19th century, the popularity of greeting cards made Valentine's Day the popular holiday it is today.