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Valentine’s Day is just a couple of days away. Most people, women in particular, want something to hold in their hands on Valentine’s Day. An e-valentine’s day card doesn’t have that sentimental touch we are looking for. The television is filled with advertisements, jewelry, chocolate, and roses that you can buy your loved one. However, while these are all nice, sometimes something just as simple as writing your loved one a letter or giving/making them a card means more than all the other gifts combined.
The history of writing notes dates all the way back to the invention of Valentine’s Day. Here is a little history about Valentine’s Day according to Hallmark’s Corporate website:
“According to Roman legend, during the third century, Valentinus was imprisoned for his Christian beliefs and sentenced to death. While jailed, according to legend, Valentinus restored the sight of his jailer’s blind daughter. The night before he died, Valentinus wrote a farewell note to the girl, which he signed, “From Your Valentine.” His sentence was carried out the next day, Feb. 14, 269 A.D.”
With this economy, money is tight. One advantage of buying or making a paper card or letter is that it is economical. A card will only set you back around $5 or so whereas purchasing flowers, chocolate, or diamonds can really add up.
One other advantage paper cards and letters have is that they can be saved and cherished. Chocolates will eventually be eaten and flowers will eventually die. However, the paper will remain as long as you like, whether it’s a lifetime or a week. (And when you are done with it, you can even recycle it).
So this Valentine’s Day, show your loved one you care by purchasing, making, or writing a paper card or letter that tells that person how much they mean to you.
Check out one of my earlier posts titled “Will You Be My Paper Valentine?” to learn some interesting information about Valentine’s Day.
What would you rather receive on Valentine’s Day, a paper valentine or an e-valentine and why?
