Cute Ideas for Valentine's Day | The Prettiest Holiday Ever!

Before beginning our journey, we need to have a look at the history behind Valentines Day. Here you are: it is commonly said that Charles of Orleans sent love letters on February 14th to Mary of Cleves at the time he was prisoner in England.

Another belief is that on February 14th birds begin to mate at the approach of the spring.

In the Middle Ages, love was had not the same meaning than today: Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France and England by the anger of God will confirm it. She maintained a Court of Love with strict laws and love meant much more than we think: a lover was a squire of dames, love was pure and non-physical, we could not act inappropriately. A squire of dames was a friend and the court was dedication.

That is the reason why Valentine's Day is one of the most special days of the year for many people as it isn't a day reserved for lovers to celebrate their love for each other any more.

Not having a significant other on Valentine's Day doesn't mean you can't celebrate Valentine's Day and you might be spending Valentine's Day with a friend instead of a boyfriend or girlfriend. Or else, you can plan a very special Valentine's Day party for single persons!

Many of us don't want to go all out to celebrate the prettiest one-day holiday of the year. You might also want to stay at home... If you're looking for romantic things to do for Valentine's Day, here is a pretty tasteful European Valentine's Day menu idea to help you prepare a romantic dinner for two.

Appetizers
* Eggs filled with tuna and salmon cream
* Stuffed Mushrooms

Starter
Valentine's Scampi (Pink Cream)

Main Dish
Sole and Mashed Potatoes

Dessert
Chocolate Cake

Bon appetit !

Whenever words are not enough to express your feelings, help yourself with the meaning of colors.

Red

Represents passion, appetite for life, celebration, luxury and pleasure.

Rose

Rose is a color that symbolizes seduction, purity and faithfulness. Rose (pink) is the color of girls, as opposed to blue; which is the color of boys

White

White evokes peace, purity, innocence. It is also linked to marriage, virginity and life. It has an immaculate character.

Along with the meaning of colors, you can also express your feelings to your significant one with flowers. Indeed, flowers do have a meaning too! And so, the top Valentine's Day flower is the Rose - rose is the flower dedicated to love; here are its colors meaning:


• Red rose means impassioned love
• Pink rose means true love
• White rose means pure love
• Lavender pink: love at first sight
But you may also want to give:

Marguerite: fidelity and beauty

Blueberry: I dare to confess my love

Red camellia: you are the most beautiful woman out there

Lavender: abiding love

Orchid: sensuality and seduction

You do not have to spend a lot of money in order to buy an original and/or unique Valentine's Day gift that will please to your beloved one.

Here are some examples:


• First Name Secrets
  Let your friend discover the origins of her first name.


• Last Name Secrets
  Let your friend or family member learn the origins of their last name.


• Personalized Novel
  Your beloved one will become the hero of a novel without having written a word!


• Personalized Street Panel


• Marriage Anniversary Plate
  Let your wife know that you still love her as much as the very first day.


• Picture Personalized Gift such as calendar, pillow, slippers, ...


• Send a "(Love) Message in a Bottle" to your beloved one.

Valentine:
4 cl passion fruit liquor
4 cl pineapple juice
16 cl champagne

Mimosa:
15 cl champagne
1 cl fresh orange juice

Kir:
9 cl white wine
1 cl black-currant cream

Royal Kir:
9 cl Champagne
1 cl black-currant cream