Symbols Found on Valentines
Ribbons, Laces and Frills
Ribbons and frills have been associated with romance since the days of King Arthur and the Round Table, knights would ride into ballte with a ribbon or scarf given to him by his favorite lady.The word "Lace" comes from a Latin word meaning a “noose” or to "snare". Do you think thats why woman wear lace to snare men. During Victorian times women carried lace handkerchiefs which if she dropped a gentleman might pick up as sign to return to her and thus start a conversation.
Rings
In some countries men and women exchange rings when they become engaged or marry. A ring is a symbol of eternal, never ending. Valentines Day has been traditionally a popular day for giving an engagement ring.
Hearts
To a beloved, there is no symbol as important as the heart. To give someone your heart means to give to him or her one's whole being,. The heart stands for love. Thus a heart, pierced by the cupid's arrow, has become the most famous of the valentine's symbols.
Cupid
Cupid, the mischievous son of the Venus the goddess of Love and is supposedly responsible for people falling in love. According to the myths, anyone being hit by Cupid's arrow falls in love with the first person he/she sees.
Cherubs
Cherubs are descendants of Cupid. They are depicted as lovable little chubby winged creatures.
The Rose
The rose is probably the most popular flower. Roses of different colors have different meanings. The red rose stands for love and passion. White roses are for true love and purity. Yellow roses for friendship. Pink roses for sweetheart while Black roses mean farewell. So choose the color of your roses carefully.
Love Knot
A series of winding and interlacing loops with no beginning and no end. It is a symbol of endless lover. People made love knots from ribbons or drew them on paper.
Hands
A lady's hand was a favorite decoration that depicted "femininity." Adding a frilly cuff and a jeweled ring on the third finger enhanced its beauty. Clasped hands represent those of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and were symbols of the friendship between their countries of Germany and England. When a man proposed marriage he “asked for her hand” The hand became a symbol of marriage and lover. Soon gloves also became a symbol of love.
Love Birds and Doves
It was thought that birds chose their mate on February 14.
Lovebirds are colorful parrots found in Africa. They are called lovebirds because they sit closely together in pairs. Doves were thought to be favorite birds of Venus, they remain with the same mates all their lives. The males a Because these birds are symbols of fidelity, loyalty, and love, they have become the most endearing symbols of the spirit of Valentine's Day.
These symbols of Valentine's Day can be incorporated into many of the crafts we do.
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