13 February 2026

Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, is a widely recognised day for expressing love and affection through gifts, cards, and romantic gestures. While rooted in ancient Roman fertility festivals and Christian traditions, it has evolved into a global, modern celebration of romance and companionship. It's also a huge money spinner for Hallmark cards and red rose sellers! 


A Morrisons heart shaped crumpet was delicious with fruit, yoghurt, orange curd and a sprinkling of chopped hazlenuts.


And yesterday there was a heart shaped crisp in my cheese and onion packet! 
💘

I read this below online somewhere which I thought was lovely, and if I had a significant other half I would love to do this for them:
Make or buy some paper hearts. On each one write something that is special about your partner. Put them in a nice box and present it to your loved one on Valentine's day. Tell them to pull out a heart anytime they need reminding just how special they are.

💘 Happy Valentine's Day 💘 


16 comments:

  1. I love that idea of writing on the hearts and putting in a box to pull out as needed. I should do that for my grandkids!!!

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    1. I used to give my daughters cards, and then my grandson, but I stopped somewhere along the way, perhaps I wll start again.

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  2. That would be a lovely gesture, indeed!

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    1. It's important to let our loved ones know how much they are loved.

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  3. Love the heart-shaped crumpet! I've never thought of eating a crumpet with yoghurt -- I should try that!

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    1. I wouldn't have either, I usually have beans on a crumpet. It was good but I will go back to pancakes with fruit and yoghurt!

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  4. That is a great idea. Something to treasure for a lifetime.

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  5. These heart chaped treats look delicious, Polly !
    What a lovely idea writing something special on paper hearts !
    Have a nice weekend,
    Sylvia

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  6. Thanks, Polly, for sharing about the paper hearts. It sounds like a wonderful way to show a loved one how much you treasure them.

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    1. It is Beatrice, and there is no time limit to how long it can be used.

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  7. VD has become so commercial, it is nice to remember it once stood for something meaningful.
    Amalia
    xo

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  8. That crisp! It's perfect! And what a wonderful idea.

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