The word "Valentine" has two meanings. It can imply a card sent or given to a sweetheart) on Saint Valentine's Day. It can also indicate any particular person, especially a sweetheart, chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day. 

SYMBOL OF LOVE

HeartIt was formerly believed that the heart was the seat of all

human emotions. Accordingly, the gifting of a heart signified

the selfless act of giving everything to someone you love. Though the ancients

were not aware that the heart was responsible for pumping blood though the circulatory system, yet they knew one thing for sure that the heart

was the center of all feelings. This ancient belief has

lingered on through the ages.

Cupid The love and attraction that a man and a lady feels for one

another is traditionally ascribed to the

mythological god,Cupid.In Latin, the word Cupid means "desire." Cupid is represented as a naked,

chubby boy with wings and possessing a mischievous

smile. He carries a bow with a quiver of arrows which he

uses to transfix the hearts of youths and maidens. 

RoseFrom time immemorial,

beloveds have been compared to roserom time immemorial,

beloveds have been compared to roses. If we juggle the

letters of the word ROSE we get EROS, who is the God of

Love. Rose has thus been the traditional choice of lovers

around the world. The colour red is associated with strong

emotions

 

Lavender -- Enchantment and Uniqueness

Orange -- FascinationPink (Dark) -- Thankfulness, Friendship and Admiration

Red -- Love, Respect and CouragePeach -- Modesty, Gratitude, Admiration and Sympathy

Pink (Pale) -- Grace, Joy and Happiness

Deep Red -- Beauty and PassionWhite -- Innocence, Purity,

Secrecy, Silence, Reverence, Humility and (according to some

sources) True LoveYellow -- Joy, Friendship, Jealousy,

Hope and Freedom

Black -- FarewellRed/White -- Unity or EngagementYellow/Orange -- Passionate ThoughtsPeach -- Modesty, Gratitude, Admiration and SympathyPink (Pale) -- Grace, Joy and HappinessYellow/Red -- CongratulationsRosebud -- Beauty, Youth and a Heart Innocent of LoveRed Rosebud -- Purity and LovelinessWhite Rosebud -- GirlhoodOne Dozen Red Roses -- "I Love You"Single Red Rose in Full Bloom -- "I Love You"Tea Roses -- "I'll Remember Always"

HandsThe hands of a lady has been a

favorite decoration for Valentine's Day for many

years and is suppose to depict "femininity". To add to its

beauty, the hand is often decorated with frilly cuff and a jeweled ring on the third finger. A lady's hands was a favorite

decoration that depicted "femininity." Its beauty was

enhanced by adding a frilly cuff and a jeweled ring on the third

finger. Clasped hands are said to represent those of Queen Victoria and her consort,

Prince Albert...the symbol of friendship between their

respective countries of England and Germany.

Doves and Love BirdsIt was the popular belief that birds chose their mate for the

year on February 14.Since doves and pigeons mate for life ,they symbolize loyalty, fidelity and

love. Lovebirds, the small birds with colorful plumage,

commonly found in Africa, are so called because they tend to get cozy with each other and

can't survive without each other. pairs. Doves...common urban

birds, shy and gentle by nature, with a distinctive "cooing"

call...symbolize loyalty, fidelity and love .

Love knotshey are made of ribbons and

are traditional symbols of interminable and everlasting

love.