The right person, in the right place and at the right time
For centuries, everyone has known February 14 as the lover's Day. Although we all probably agree that couples should show their love for each other every day.
On this February day, flowers and gifts are exchanged in most countries in the name of love. According to legend, Valentine served as a soldier in Rome in the third century. It was during these times that II. Emperor Claudius that single men are better soldiers than soldiers who have wives and families. He outlawed the marriage of men (soldiers). Recognizing the injustice of the law, Valentine went against Claudius and married secretly. However, when this was discovered, the emperor ordered him killed. – Although this is a very sad story, it sufficiently proves how important a relationship is to people, to be able to share their life with someone, to be able to love someone from the heart.
Interesting facts and customs related to St. Valentine's Day:
- In the 19th century, doctors advised unloved people to eat chocolate to quell their desire for love.
- In the Middle Ages, girls ate more and more bizarre foods on this day to dream of their future spouse and love.
- In the United States, women are approx. 15% send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day.
- The deservedly famous Cadbury chocolate factory (Richard Cadbury) was the first to make the first box of chocolates for this holiday in the 19th century.
- The favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, was the red rose.
- In the Italian city of Verona, where Shakespeare's lovers Romeo and Juliet lived, about 1,000 ladies named Juliet receive letters every Valentine's Day.
- The record holders for the longest marriage are Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher, who were married for a total of 86 years
- In Japan, women mainly give chocolate to men on Valentine's Day
Some quote, excerpt from a poem we have collected for you so that you can think about your love with as much enthusiasm and love as possible and wait for February 14th. Regarding gifts, if you have the opportunity, choose environmentally conscious gifts or experiences (gift vouchers) with which you can surprise your loved ones and even spend time together.
- "True love goes beyond the passion of romance and even courtship for the sake of marriage." – C. S. Lewis
- "Love is what we give, not what we find." – József Eötvös
- "Love, love, Love is a dark heap: I fell into it, I'm in it, I can't see it, I can't hear it." - Sandor Petofi
- "Love is like the wild rose, Friendship is like the holly... The holly is dark when the rose blooms, But which blooms forever?" —Emily Brontë
- "Even the folly of love is greater wisdom than all the science of philosophers." – Mór Jókai
- "I swear by the sky and eternal, Sugars of the sun: I swear that I will never - Never - never leave you!" - Kálmán Tóth
- "Our love, you beautiful masterpiece, my love, will be an Eternal ornament to the earth and the sky, O my work, who are my god!" —Guillaume Apollinaire
- We've chosen a great song for the end, we hope you'll like it too (although you've probably heard it before...but an evergreen hit is always worth it...) 🙂 All You Need Is Love (Beatles)
Valentine's Day is approaching, surprise your partner with something! 🙂
