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The legend of St. Valentine dates back to the 3rd century around 270 A.D. He was a Roman priest who empathized
much with Roman centurions those who were to be drafted into the military services. In order to protect the ever expanding Roman empire beyond Rome the then emperor of Rome Claudius II declared that none of the Roman boys and able bodied men could get engaged to be married. As the emperor already came to know that married men could no longer be good soldiers and hence he came to the decision of banning marriage throughout the Roman kingdom.
However kind hearted and loving Valentine realized the injustice that was being done to his fellow countrymen and openly defied the king. He married off many young couples especially those who were in love with each other secretly in castle basements and wine cellars. Claudius the second when he came to know about the activities of Valentine that were elicit according to him, he immediately ordered a death sentence upon him in front of his countrymen. Thus the trend of celebrating love among lovers was set on 14th day February each year signifying the sacrifice and dedication of St. Valentine for love.
It is for sure that at present Valentines Day has been commercialized beyond belief. But still the trend of gifting flowers and their importance cannot be denied on this special and auspicious day. Flowers are not just ornamentation, but a sentimental gift that depicts emotions. The flowers may shrivel and wilt but a woman who is in real love will always hold on to the joy every time she passes the bouquet. There is hardly any one who would not like being gifted with flowers.
Moreover receiving flowers sets the right mood and suddenly everything around seems to be beautiful and magical. Flowers do not just speak of romance in Valentines Day but of course something more than that. Sending flowers, as a gift for the special one this Valentine might form a memory or might sit at the cornerstone that one does not even he is building.
Gifting Iris This Valentines day:
Red roses and Valentine days have always been going on hand in hand. It's been one of the commonest trends among lovers to gift red roses. However this Valentine to make it more special and something unique we have some up with the idea of doing something different. Roses have become the traditional Valentines Day flowers.
The flowers of Irises are a reflection of natural beauty and simplicity and they can truly speak of emotions and sentiments better than any other flowers. There is no other way to show someone that you care than by sending him or her a breath taking bouquet of vibrant Irises. Irises are accented with greenery and can surely cause a sensation wherever or whomever it is sent to. In order to make it more sensuous one can attach a sweet note.
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