You’re never too late for Valentine’s Day....

Ok so there are just a few hours before D-day and you still haven’t figured out what to do. Worse, you haven’t bought a gift and are pretty sure your thoughtful sweetheart has gone all out to get you something really good!

24 hours to go - what do you do?

Ok, if you have a day, it's still not too late to go and buy that perfect gift. So whether you're a busy workaholic or a lazy couch potato, just squeeze in a few minutes to stop at a store. You'll be glad you did.

A lot of guys find themselves perpetually stuck when it comes to buying something for their girlfriends. It isn't that hard to impress your lady at all! If you're observant enough, you probably know the kind of clothes or shoes she likes.

If you secretly don't approve of the clothes she likes then buy her what you like! For example, she's always in jeans, but you think she'll look great in a pair of trousers, buy her a pair (making sure you've got the right size).

To avoid hurting her,add a sincere, "I hope you don't mind". Now, if your woman is the type who likes books, get her that book she's been wanting to read. If you've been a good listener, you'll know which one. Asking her girlfriends if they picked up on something you missed is not a bad idea either. And if she finds out you've been asking around, we promise she's not going to be mad at you.

For the ladies, if you're new at this, don't fret! It's not a problem if you don't know his shoe size or shirt size. Stay clear of those cliched gifts and go in for a bottle of wine instead. If he's crazy about sports, find out which one. For example, if it's cricket he loves, buy him a nice bat and ball to show him that you're supportive of his passion whether you get it or not.

'The Language of Valentine Flowers'.

Many different flowers are also associated with this day, given as tokens of love. A European belief in the power of the saffron coloured crocus to attract attention of a lover is best done if worn in the buttonhole. Armed with this she is more likely to meet her future intended. In order to dream of a future husband on this night one European custom often followed was the placing of fresh Bay Leaves under the pillow the night before.

Some of the most well known Valentine flowers to be used to decorate the cards are highlighted below with an idea of the specific symbolism behind their inclusion, not all of which indicate love blossoming but also love on the wain.

Almond Blossom	As a symbol of hope, sweetness, delicacy.
Anenome	As a symbol of withered hopes, a dying love.
Forget-me-not	As a symbol of true love
Lily	As a symbol of purity (white), gaiety or falsehood (yellow).
Periwinkle	As a symbol of early friendship (blue), happy memories (white).
Poppy	As a symbol of fantastic extravagance (scarlet), consolation (red). If the love is faithful placing a petal in the palm of the hand and hitting it with a fist should produce a popping sound.
Rose	As a symbol of love, pure and lovely (red rose buds), jealousy (yellow). This flower is dedicated to love.
Snowdrop	As a symbol of hope, consolation. The flower is thought mythologically to have been a snowflake which was transformed to comfort Adam and Eve after they had been expelled from the Garden of Eden.
Sunflower	As a symbol of the sun, and also haughtiness.
Tulip	As a symbol of powerful love being declared (red), hopeless love (yellow). The heart burning symbolically like a flame.

Valentine's Day', 14 February!!!!

Each day has its own unique identity. sometimes kids ask that why Christmas day is celebrated on 25th Dec, not on 14th Feb,,or vice versa. so lets know that why we love each other more on 14th Feb.

Associated with all those in love, being named after the patron saint of lovers 'St. Valentine'. It was the Christian Church who popularised this day in the reign of Emperor Claudius. St. Valentine was a young priest who defied an edict from Rome and the Emperor that prohibited young males in the army from marrying. It was believed that if a soldier were to marry this would lessen his strength and dedication to the cause changing them into poor soldiers. St. Valentine defied the edict and continued to conduct wedding ceremonies and for this defiance he was executed on February 14 in AD 269.
Valentine's Day is also known as the 'Eve of Roman Lupercalia'. This was a time of great celebration, a celebration of youthful love. Chance seemed to play a large part in this festival as sweethearts were chosen by a system similar to a lottery. Since Ancient Greek and Roman times this day has held a central focus in the folkloric calendar.