In Medieval times, young men and women were matched with
their Valentines by drawing names from a bowl. This is a
direct link with the pagan Lupercalia
fertility celebrations of 14 February . Their Valentines
name were worn on their sleeve sleeves .similar to the Valentines
Day tradition in Ireland of the exchange of Claddagh love
rings.
Several centuries ago , children used to dress up as adults
on Valentines Day. Similar to today's tradition of
Christmas Carol Singing they went from home to home singing
Good morning to you, valentine;
Curl your locks as I do mine---
Two before and three behind.
Good morning to you, valentine.
From the 1750s the main tradition of St Valentines
Day has been the sending of St
Valentines Day cards & romantic notes along with
Valentines Day gifts.
When a young European woman receives a Valentines Day Traditional
gift of clothing it means a romantic declaration of intent
! Be my Valentine !
Wooden love spoons were a Valentines Day Tradition in Wales
. These carved gifts with romantic hearts were once popular
St Valentines Day gifts.
Modern day Valentines Day Traditions include Valentines
Day Romantic breaks, St Valentines Day romantic dinners,
Valentines Day trysts, Valentines Day Dating & St Valentines
Day parties are all often initiated with a Valentines Day
Card.
Other modern day Valentines Day Traditions include gifts of
Valentines Day flowers, Valentines chocolates, St Valentines
day Champagne, Valentines Day perfumes, St Valentines Day
jewellery & Valentines Day hampers which are all accompanied
by a
Valentines
Day Card .