A Gift Quest for Valentine’s Day

In welcoming February, the month of romance, to 2017, Valentine’s Day is recognized as a monumental holiday for many Americans. While in Victorian times it was considered bad luck to sign a Valentine’s Day card, make this Valentine’s Day one to remember for the ones that you love by sending them a personalized gift.

From different vendors across Chatham County, put together the perfect Valentine’s Day package for the one you love. You can never go wrong with flowers and sweets!

Holiday Fun Fact #1: Based on retail statistics, about 3 percent of pet owners will give Valentine’s Day gifts to their pets.

Let Your Love Blossom:

Blossom Floral Artistry in Pittsboro, NC offers several Valentine’s Day packages for lovers of tulips, roses and everything in between. Choose between a variety of bouquet displays, each one unique to its recipient. With an entire page dedicated to featured items for Valentine’s Day, you can be sure to find the perfect arrangement for the special day!

For more information: visit the site here.

Holiday Fun Fact #2: About 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged each year. This makes it the second largest seasonal card sending time of the year.

Sweeten Your Holiday:

Take a bite of these Crème DeMenthe Patties when you place an order with Southern Supreme Fruitcake & More in Bear Creek. If traditional Valentine’s Day chocolate is not quite your taste, peruse through a selection of fruitcakes, nuts and candy, or put them all together in a gift box or basket.

With a selection of gifts for under $50, Southern Supreme helps you save up for that romantic Valentine’s Day dinner!

To place an order online: order it here.

Holiday Fun Fact #3: Many believe the X symbol became synonymous with the kiss in medieval times. People who couldn’t write their names signed in front of a witness with an X. The X was then kissed to show their sincerity.

Valentine’s with Vino:

Vino Wine Shop in downtown Pittsboro gives you the option to order online and have your wine order brought straight to your door! Enjoy any of their wine pairings with a homemade meal or after you’ve had your Valentine’s Day dessert.

Shop their extensive online catalog of wine options, but if you cannot find what you are looking for, they may be able to order it for you!

Place your order: here.

Holiday Fun Fact #4: In 1537, England’s King Henry VII officially declared February 14 the holiday of St. Valentine’s Day.