In the 1600's, a language of flowers developed in Constantinople and in the poetry of Persia. Charles II introduced the Persian poetry to Europe, and Lady Mary Wortley Montagu brought the flower language from Turkey to England in 1716. It spread to France and became a handbook of 800 floral messages known as the Book Le Langage des Fleurs. Lovers exchanged messages as they gave each other selected flowers or bouquets. A full red rose meant beauty. Red and white mean unity. Crocus said "abuse not", while a white rosebud warns that one is too young for love. Yellow roses were for jealousy, yellow iris for passion, filbert for reconciliation and ivy for marriage. The message would grow in complexity with combinations. A full rose placed over two buds meant secrecy. Remove the thorns from a rosebud and you say "I fear no longer." Remove the leaves also and your message becomes "There is nothing to hope or fear." Want to say "Your unconscious sweetness has fascinated me"? Then offer a Lilly of the Valley and Ferns.

Happy Valentine's Day home

A brief history of this holiday.

Flowers & Their Meanings

Do you know the language of flowers? Make sure the flowers you send make just the right statement.

Give Me Your Heart

Hearts and cupids and doves and lace. How did all of these things get connected with love and this holiday?

My Traditional Valentine

Learn about fun valentine traditions of today and yesteryear.

Sweets for the Sweet

Here are some fun facts about conversation hearts and CHOCOLATE. .

Valentine's Day Recipes

The way to their hearts is through their stomachs!

Poetry for Those You Love

These poems are not only for husband and wife, but also for children, parents, and friends. I can't seem to stop adding poems to this page. Come and see.

My Funny Valentine

Want to know who you may marry? This page is full of old and new funny little wives tales that will lead you to your special person. At least that is what we have been told. Let me know if any of these old tales work for you.

Be My Valentine

Most of us will buy valentines to send to our loved ones this year. How did that all get started? What is the hsitory behind that?

Looking for Love?

Take heart! The numbers are in your favor.

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

Why wait for marriage? What does God have to say about this issue? Recommended books for single Christians and parents of teenagers.

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