Valentine’s Day is the number-two holiday for giving flowers (Mother’s Day is number one). As many as 5-million roses had been primed for the day, according to CNBC. Another article in the Washington Times estimated spending at $17.6-billion for jewelry, candies and roses, restaurants and greeting cards.
Over the years, most of us have given or received chocolate or roses or gone out to dinner. But my most memorable valentines have been the cards. At Anthony Seeger Campus School (Virginia), we spent hours preparing valentines and making our valentine mailboxes. The entire class exchanged cards with messages like “Head over heels in love with you” or “You’re purr-fect for my Valentine.”
My grandparents sent the elegant, lacey, standing valentine. My dad always signed his card, “Guess who” or “A secret admirer.” Mom still has a special message about love. And my sister Margaret, the artist, sends something worthy of an art museum of valentine wishes.
This year, I looked for Necco candy hearts, which I never found, and drew Valentines for a few special people.
I was sad not to find my letter box of valentines that date from elementary school. But I was happy to receive three valentines (via mail and hand delivery) and bunches of heart-felt wishes (in person and through social media).
What are your memorable valentine experiences?
A special xo to my Margaret for providing photos of her valentines collection. Thanks, Bah. xo
For more information, check out these articles:
- Margo D. Beller, “Retailers See Happier Valentine’s Day,” CNBC, 2-14-12.
- David Hood, “For PajamaGram, Ads Targeted Like Cupid’s Arrows,” Washington Times, 2-13-12.
John Kell, “Showing Quirky Love for Valentine’s Day,” Wall Street Journal, 2-13-12
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