When was the First Valentine’s Day?
Did you know that the first Valentine’s Day was celebrated over 1500 years ago in 496? It grew out of a Roman festival celebrating the start of spring called Lupercalia. As for the namesake, Valentine, historians are not certain who exactly the day was named for. There are 3 candidates with the name Valentine but not enough convincing evidence to determine which one the occasion was specifically named for.
The Early History of Valentine’s Day Cards
The first Valentine is believed to be a poem written in 1415 by Charles, the Duke of Orleans. He wrote it for his wife after being imprisoned in the Tower of London!
As for the first Valentine’s Day cards, they arrived a little while later. The act of giving Valentines grew in popularity during the Victorian era. People would craft a card by hand and give it to their desired partner. The first printed Valentine’s Day card is thought to have been created in 1797. This card was manufactured in London and included design flourishes such as Cupids, flowers, and doves…elements still common in Valentine’s Day cards to this day!
How to Pick a Valentine’s Day Card
Selecting a Valentine’s Day card for your loved one can be a daunting task. There are a wide variety of cards to choose from making it even more difficult! You have to consider what kind of card they like. Something artistic, funny, heartfelt, or ironic? Will they like the design that you choose?
What to Write in a Valentine’s Day Card
Putting your thoughts and feelings about your loved one on paper can be quite hard…especially in a Valentine’s Day card! If you’re in a new relationship, you might be nervous about how your partner will respond. Do they feel the same way about you?
On the other hand, if you’re in a long-term relationship, you might be worried about not saying enough! If you don’t say the right thing, will their feelings be accidentally hurt?
We are not going to tell you specific sentiments to write inside your card. That wouldn’t make your Valentine’s Day card as special and heartfelt as it could be. Instead, we will help you create a beautiful sentiment in your own words. To help you out, we have some suggestions to make your Valentine’s Day card perfect for your loved one. Let’s get started!
A Valentine is very much a love letter. When we think of a letter, you have 4 different parts, the greeting, the body, the closing, and your signature. Let’s start with the greeting.
How to Give a Valentine’s Day Card
Now that your Valentine’s Day card has been picked out and you’ve written a beautiful sentiment inside, you are now ready to give it to your sweetheart.
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