VALENTINE'S DAY SYMBOLS Doves
It was thought that birds chose their mate for the year on February 14. Doves mate for life and therefore have become a symbol of loyalty and love. Love Birds
Love birds sit closely together in pairs, like sweethearts. It is also said that the lovebirds can't live without their mates. And so they have become symbols of valentine's day. Cupid
In Roman mythology, Cupid was the son of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. Cupid is a winged, mischievous, chubby child who shoots people in the heart with his arrows, causing them to fall madly in love. Hearts
The heart is associated with feelings of love. We "give our hearts" to those we love. The heart with a pierced arrow is a heart that has been shot by Cupid. Roses
Red roses symbolize love and passion. 12 red roses are traditionally the ultimate declaration of love. Lace
Years ago, if a woman dropped her lace handkerchief, a man might pick it up for her. Since a woman might intentionally drop her handkerchief to encourage the right man, people began to think of romance when they thought of lace. Love knots
Love knots have winding and interlacing loops with no beginning and no end, and are a symbol of everlasting love. "X" sign representing a kiss
In Medieval times, those who could not write were allowed to sign documents with an "X". The signer placed a kiss upon the "X" to show sincerity. And so X came to represent a kiss.
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