Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14. Today, Valentine's Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in all the world. Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Valentine's Day is a special holiday and the main focus of that day is and should be to express romantic love to that one special person. The most usual way of expressing love on Valentine's Day is through exchanging cards, flowers and chocolates.

The romantic festival of Valentine's Day is said to have originated in pagan times in Rome when people celebrated annual fertility festival called Feast of Lupercalia in mid-February. In present times, Valentine's Day is the second biggest Valentine's Day card-giving holiday after Christmas. Valentine's Day is celebrated in a big way in several countries across the globe.

Valentine's Day is now a day for sweethearts. Both men and women desire a romantic, private setting for their special Valentine's Day. Valentines can be sentimental, romantic and heartfelt or they can be funny and friendly. Valentine's day is a time to share your love to anyone not only your sweet heart but to anyone or everyone. Valentine's Day should be about spending time with loved ones and being grateful for what you have.

The most interesting and romantic gifts are often the ones that involve the most thought and planning. Among the most preferred romantic gift ideas are personalized Valentines gifts. In front of a fire or in bed, a romantic location is always preferred to present a sweet treat to your Valentine. Candy is a romantic classic, and can be very personal, reflecting the individual tastes of the person you love. Red roses still is the tops for those consumers looking to make a grand, romantic gesture, long-stemmed red roses are definitely the way to go.

Today's most popular Valentine gifts include chocolates, flowers, candies, jewelry and of course, greeting cards. It is very common to present flowers on Valentine's Day. Many men purchase expensive bouquets of roses and other flowers for their sweethearts on these days.

When asked to select the sexiest Valentine's Day candy, men were more likely than women. Men were also more likely to select dark chocolate, whereas women felt milk chocolate was the sexiest candy to give a spouse or significant other. Both men and women felt that waking up with a sexy sweet is the best way to start Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day is not about lovers, it's about love. Remember that Valentine's Day isn't just about giving and receiving gifts. Love the person you are with, appreciate them for their differences and take the time to really let them know how much they add to your life, how much they mean to you. The greatest gift you can offer loved ones is your true presence. In all things, love is the greatest and most powerful emotion that we have. Whether you make a big deal out of Valentine's Day or not, it is important that the two of you share your expectations of Valentine's Day with each other. Whether it is a dinner for two people just starting to get to know one another, flowers for mom, a special family dinner with candles and good food, or sending a good friend a card, it is an opportunity to pause and celebrate affection whatever form it takes.

Article Written By J. Foley