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There are many differences of opinions regarding the origin of St valentine's Day. The name Valentine was given to numerous Christian martyrs or saints including Valentine Rome and Valentine Terni. Valentine of Rome was a priest and martyred around AD 269, and Valentine Terni was a bishop in Interamna and martyred in AD 197.

It is commonly accepted that Valentine Rome was buried on February 14^th and that since his death he has been honoured annually ever since. Some believe that the day was given to honour both saints and possibly a third one in Africa. Although there weren't any romantic elements for the day, there is a belief that a farewell note to a friend read “From your valentine”, written just before Valentine Rome's death.

Romance entered the remembrance in the 14^th century and honoured a St Valentine but when the Roman Catholic Calendar of Saints was revised in 1969 St Valentine's day was removed because very little is known about the saint including whether the day was given to just the one saint or several. Although some countries still honour the day with feasting, many countries simply honour the day with sending cards of love and gifts.

St Valentine's Day is a fantastic day to tell someone just how much you love them, and many proposals are made throughout the day. To surprise your loved one we have set up secure online ordering for a selection of Valentine's Day gift hampers perfect for the one you love!

You can order safe and sound online when they're not looking, choose from three sizes, choose your design with a personalised message printed on top of the wooden hamper lid, select the perfect goodies to go inside, and our quick 48 hour postage will ensure it get delivers in time for Valentine's Day!