Valentine's Day Gifts
This year, Valentine's Day falls on Wednesday, February 14th 2024 in Ireland.
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Order the perfect Valentine's Day gift this year for your loved one. Girls, see our range of Galentine's Day gifts for your friend here.
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to show your loved one how much you care. If you're searching for cute and romantic valentine’s ideas, you will find them here. A box filled with chocolates is a sweet and thoughtful gesture that is sure to make your significant other feel special. For a more sentimental gift, consider a wooden photo block. For valentine's day gifts for him, consider a cosy scarf or a new tool set. For her, consider a piece of jewellery or a box of kindness. For those looking for unique valentine's day gifts, consider an air balloon. Cosy gifts such as a comfortable robe are also popular choices. Some of the most popular valentine's day gifts include chocolates, hampers, mugs, wine and jewellery. Make this valentine's day one to remember with a memorable and thoughtful gift for your loved one. Whether you’re on old pro or a newbie to the arena of love, gifts.ie is your one-stop-shop for Valentine’s day gifts!
When is Valentine's Day 2024 in Ireland?
Valentine's Day falls on Wednesday, February 14th 2024 in Ireland.
The history of Valentine's Day is shrouded in mystery. But the legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When the Emperor decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine defied the Emperor and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, the Emperor ordered that he be put to death.
Did You Know?
- In 1835, the remains (or what are believed to be the remains) of St. Valentine were bestowed to an Irish priest named Father John Spratt by Pope Gregory XVI. A Shrine can still be viewed each Valentine's day at Whitefrair Street Church in Dublin.
- An estimated one billion valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine's Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year.
- Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine's Day around 498 A.D.
- St. Valentines is also the patron saint of beekeepers and as being of help against fainting!
- 61 percent of all men surveyed say they would like to receive flowers for Valentine's Day from a woman.