One more year has passed and so Singles Awareness Day, also known as Valentine Day, is finally here. During this time, the internet gets bombarded by pictures of people (and the universe and all the things in it) celebrating all things love. That, and memes. But that’s besides the point.
Daily Trend Blog joins in on the celebration by gathering and showcasing the best of the best expressions of love in the form of photographs found all across the internet. And if you don’t have a Valentine this year, at least you can appreciate the wholesomeness found below.
My Girlfriend Got Me This Awesome Shirt For Valentine Day But When I Laid It Down To Take A Picture, Our Cat Sat On The Word “Dad” Making The Shirt Just Say “Best Cat Ever”
If you’re here, you’re likely aware of what Valentine day is, how it came to be and why chocolate sales skyrocket right around this time… wait, you don’t know why folks go nuts with chocolate?
Apparently, it was a business move by British chocolate manufacturing family scion Richard Cadbury in light of new techniques to craft chocolates.
My Boyfriend’s Favorite Animal Is The Three-Toed Sloth. So I Made Us Tiny Sloths In Tiny Bed. Do I Win For The Cheesiest Valentine Day Gift?
Heck, the iconic heart-shaped candies—Sweethearts—were originally lozenges, a form of medicine for sore throat. Pharmacist and inventor Oliver Chase created the machine that could punch out these pills really quickly before he had another million-dollar idea and switched to using the machine’s potential to craft candy.
When You’re Alone On Valentine Day So Your Mother Sends You This
And since we’re on the topic of fun facts, ever wondered how the X became a sign for a kiss?
Well, back in the olden days, X used to represent Christianity, i.e. the cross. It was also used as a signoff on documents. And people would often kiss it as a sign of their oath. The gesture slowly but surely grew to include book, letter and paperwork certification, being referred to as being “sealed with a kiss”.
For Valentine’s Day, My Babies Snuggled Into The Shape Of A Heart (Kind Of). I Couldn’t Take The Adorableness
And humans aren’t the only ones celebrating Valentine’s Day… well, OK, they are, but they also drag pets into it, so, by analogy, it’s not just humans. Back in early 2020, it was estimated that folks have spent $1.7 billion on Valentine’s gifts for their pets. Back then, it was estimated that a single individual could pay up to $196 for their Valentines. Yes, that includes animal companions.
I have tried doing this for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day the past few years to lift the spirits of my neighbors. It is probably a tradition I will keep trying to do going forward. All bouquets were obtained from Walmart where each cost around $4.57 each so while it sort of hit the bank hard I am just not going to eat out the next 2 weeks instead. If it is something that you can do too it is worth it to see everyone’s reaction!
And while pets are a popular choice for a Valentine, they are not the most popular ones. That title goes to teachers. And rightfully so. In fact, they get so many gifts that they out-do the likes of children, wives and moms.
Every Year, I Take Orders For Personalized Valentine’s Cookies And Donate All The Money To A Local Charity. Fourth Year For This Fundraiser And I Was Able To Donate $1540 To A Youth Group
Besides candy, the next most gifted thing are flowers. Over 50 million roses are given on average on Valentine’s Day worldwide. Mother’s Day is the other celebration for flowers.
And it’s also important to pick the appropriate color for the flower, as each color has its own symbolism, like red is for passion and love, and white is for purity.
No Reservations. Surprised My Girlfriend With Fine Dining At Home On Valentine’s Day
Now, if you’re still wondering what to do for Valentine’s day, the listicle you’re currently browsing should be a great source of inspiration.
But if you feel like you want to get them a meaningful and practical gift, focus on something that could involve both of you. If it’s an experience, go to a concert, dinner or take them somewhere that only you two know for a picnic.
If you do insist on getting a gift instead of an experience, again get something you both can enjoy. If a tandem bike might be a bit of an overkill (high risk, high reward?) then get a board game. Or get all of the subscriptions to streaming services for one month and binge everything. How’s that for a month-long Valentine’s Day?
So, do you have a Valentine yet? How will you be spending Valentine’s Day and, more importantly, what is your choice of chocolate? Share your takes and stories in the comments below!
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I am a 30-year-old female, married, but my husband and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day, never have. Today at work (I work at a gas station), a customer bought the bouquet and handed it to me before leaving. When I said “Aww, thank you!”, I accidentally also said “But why?” and she said “Women empowering women, especially today (we don’t live too far from MSU so last night and today were rough).
