A holiday that is celebrated on Feb. 14. is a day where people express their love to the people they care about. Valentine’s Day is coming up and people are wondering what gifts to get their loved ones. These gifts can range from candy to flowers or a piece of jewelry. Giving these gifts to your partner or friends is a way of showing them how much you love and care for them. Gift baskets are becoming a popular way of arranging lots of little gifts to give to a special person.
A traditional Valentines Day gift is red roses. In the late 17th century red roses became a gesture of love on Valentines Day. Not only roses, but all flowers are a popular and great gift for a loved one. “My favorite flower are tulips, they brighten up my day and receiving them makes me feel special,” Audrey Andahl said.
Giving flowers to a loved one is a great way to show how you feel. Just the gesture of flowers you can make someone’s day. Picking someone’s favorite flower is a personal connection and means a lot. “I would give someone flowers to be nice and I would feel happy to know that I made someone happy,” Stephan Bonshe said.
Another unique idea is the Burt’s Bees Chapstick that come in the red and pink shades. This is a unique and unusual gift that can be a fun surprise. Chapsticks are always a solid gift for anyone and in the red and pink shades are perfect for valentines day. They are available on Amazon
A great gift to add to a gift basket is candy or chocolate. Lots of students bring candy to their friends on Valentines Day to show them some love. While making a gift basket it is easy to include lots of candy. Choosing someone’s favorite candy can express how much you really know the person. “I would love to receive gushers or sour airhead because I love these candies and so if someone got me them there would be purpose and thought behind it rather than just a heart box of chocolates,” Katie Burkholder said.
Getting a loved one a handmade gift will mean so much. A handmade painting or a piece of pottery can mean the world to another. A handmade gift will brighten someone’s day and leave them with a memorable piece they can keep forever. They will feel special because someone went thought the thought and effort to make them something unique.
A ring, necklace or bracelet are special gifts that someone may want to receive on Valentines Day. Jewelry is a gift that can be kept for a long time and is a reminder of the person who gave it. It holds sentimental value to the person receiving the gift. “If I were to receive a piece of jewelry on Valentines Day I would hope to receive a necklace, I feel like necklaces can be so simple and elegant and they make your simple outfits look better. I would feel really happy because someone thought of me when picking out the necklace which would just make it even more special,” Natalie Snowden said.
Giving your special loved one a piece of jewelry is a rewarding feeling. Having something personal and special to open on a special day full of love. A piece of jewelry is a great gift because lots of students wear jewelry daily. “I would give someone a necklace because they deserve it. It would make me feel good knowing I am making someone feel special,” Matthew Marquardt said.
A heart shaped waffle maker can make the perfect gift for anyone you love. They are a perfect way of spreading the love though the food you love. They are available on Amazon