Valentines Day Gifts

Valentines day gifts are a must for lovers to show their appreciation for their other half. It has to be just right for the occasion and the person so the present and message is very important. Our range of Personalised Valentines day gifts for him and her are great for this special occasion as they can be made to be truly unique and should delight the people receiving their gifts for Valentines day. Saint Valentines day  gifts have been given out by lovers for hundreds of years.

It is usually thought that Saint Valentine was originally called Saint Valentinus who was an early Christian martyr. By the 14th century the father of English literature, Geoffrey Chaucer is recognised as the first writer to associate St Valentines day with romance. One part of his poem to celebrate the anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II and Anne of Bohemia, reads, "For this was on Saint Valentine's Day, when every bird cometh there to choose his mate."

The famous Shakespeare also mentioned Valentines Day in his play, Hamlet. In act IV, scene 5, Ophelia said:

"Tomorrow is Saint Valentines day,

  All in the morning betime,

  And I, a maid at your window,

  To be your Valentine."

The 15th century saw the occasion being celebrated with St Valentines day gifts and greeting cards.

 

in the UK the total spent on Valentines day gifts and cards is around £1,300,000,000 and about twenty five million Valentines day cards are sent each year. It is thought that around half the population will actually post off a valentines card.  It is a massive day for lovers and to get that ideal gift just check out our range of great value offers from leading retailers.