Valentines Day
Cupid has its roots in Greek mythology.
He's the charming cherub that appears on Valentine's Day cards, often depicted with a bow and arrow — but how did Cupid become a common symbol of Valentine's Day?
The figure can actually be traced all the way back to 700 B.C., to the Greek god of love named Eros, who was actually a handsome, immortal man with the intimidating power to make people fall in love. We'd all like to meet him!!!!
It wasn't until the 4th century BCE that the Romans adopted Eros into the image of a cute little boy with a bow and arrow, naming him "Cupid." By the turn of the 19th century, Cupid had become linked to Valentine's Day due to his love-matching powers.
In the Middle Ages, Valentines Day became associated with love and romance, a tradition that first started from the common belief in France and England that birds started their mating season on February 14 - hence the term "lovebirds".
Cozy pairs of doves were used as the epitome of love and devotion, thus the term “lovey-dovey.”
By the middle of the 18th century, it was common for friends and lovers of all social classes to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes, and by 1900 printed cards began to replace written letter.
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For the team at Raft - its a chance to bring some joy to the post Christmas blues of January/February and the damp weather that can seep into our bones. Whether in a loving relationship, wanting to show a close friend you care, looking for love, needing an excuse to be romantic or are really happy with your own company, or all off the above - Valentines day is a great time of year to show people you love them.
Whether you're making a simple romantic gesture like running a bath with rose petals,
making breakfast in bed,
having a romantic meal,
or sending cards, flowers and gifts of love this Valentines Day make sure you notice those you love and make them feel special.
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At Raft we've got lots to choose from for all budgets.
whether a cosy pair of heart house socks for just £8.50
