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It is almost 6 weeks until Valentine’s Day. I can’t believe it. It seems like yesterday we were all celebrating the holidays in December. Valentine’s Day is our busiest season. We absolutely love Valentines Day here at onepassionplace.com it is a chance for lovers and friends everywhere to show and express their love. We put a lot of thought into new and exciting romantic gifts and loving presents for this special time of year. It doesn’t matter what age you are, what religion you practice and believe in, what kind of car you drive etc., everyone celebrates Valentines Day in one form or the other. What is this day about anyway? Many years ago I set off to find out all about the holiday and here is what I found:

Valentine's Day is celebrated yearly on February 14. Secret admirers, partners, lovers and the like send delicious Valentines Day gifts of love and desire to their most cherished. Sometimes innocent notes of friendship are exchanged between friends and family. It is a day for all to show the people that they love and cherish that they are remembered and cared about.

What is the history of Valentines Day?

Valentine’s Day originated in the 3rd century. St. Valentine was a priest in Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. The Emperor was having trouble recruiting members for his army because the men did not want to leave their wives and children for the long military expeditions. Some of these expeditions would last for months and even years. Emperor Claudius then decided that banning marriages in Rome would solve "his" problem. The Emperor Claudius had St. Valentine sentenced to death for defying his order and marrying couples in secret!

As St. Valentine awaited execution, his admirers would come to the jail and leaving notes of support and flowers. As luck would have it, his most ardent admirer turned out to be the daughter of a prison guard. She would visit him for hours a day . On the day of his execution, February 14 in the year 269 AD, St. Valentine wrote her a note expressing his gratitude for her love, support, and friendship and signed it "Love from our Valentine".

As it turned, out, the festival of Lupercalia (an ode to the god of fertility and a celebration of sensual pleasure) followed close after St. Valentine was executed. During the festival, boys would draw the names of girls and they would pair up for the games and festivities. The name Valentine was linked to this romantic festival. In 496, Pope Gelasius set aside the date of February 14 to honor Valentine as a saint.

Valentines Day Fun Facts:

It is believed that the "valentine" is the first ever greeting card.

The first mass produced valentines were made in the 1840's by Esther Howland.

1 Billion valentines day cards are sent each year.*

Valentine's Day is the second largest card sending and receiving day during the year.*

Valentines Day is celebrated in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France and also Australia.

*The Greeting Card Association

Enjoy browsing our many ideas and gift choices:

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Valentines Day Ideas

New! Personalized Cermaic Mug Just For Her. Great For Mother's Day too!

Say it with flowers! This pretty white mug features three colorful flowers that form a whimsical bouquet, with plenty of room for your own special lines of personalization above and below the blooms. Both useful and sturdy, this ceramic 15 ounce coffee mug is suitable for a variety of special occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, or as a bridesmaid or teacher gift. Top line accommodates up to 15 characters while bottom line holds up to 10 characters.

Personalized Poker Sets

If you have a poker aficionado in your life, he’ll treasure this personalized sublimation poker set, which can go anywhere he goes. With all the pieces tucked neatly in a handsome personalized box featuring your selection of design, this poker set can make the rounds from house to house. Includes everything he’ll need for the perfect game…except the beer and pretzels! The black case is made of durable composite wood and personalized with the full color image of your choosing. Measures 15" x 7 7/8" x 2 1/2". Personalized with first name, last name and established date.

New Personalized Coasters Many Designs To Choose From

The wine enthusiast or home bartender will appreciate these set of four richly detailed, waterproof coasters, which reflect his fave activity from golf to hunting and beyond. Personalized design is printed in full color onto a non-skid cork base. Includes a 4 coasters and holder/caddy for storage. Each coaster measures 3 3/4" x 3 3/4". Specify design (see images below). We will need Last name, Full name and Year

NEW! Winerd Game

Like board games? Like wine? The Winerd game is the perfect way to turn your passion for wine into laugher with friends! Creator Tamara Leigh Murphy paired fun wine trivia questions with an innovative spin on blind tasting to create a board game that is a HUGE hit.

Includes - game board, almost 300 fun and interesting Question and Answer cards relating to just about every aspect of wine, 12 Bonus-Challenge cards, 4 custom synthetic cork playing pieces and Notepad.

Quote of the day:

Love, like fine wine, only gets better with age...Author - Arlene Brown

New Product Release: Kama Sutra Sweet Celebrations Gift Box

Kama Sutra has released their new Sweet Celebrations Gift Box. It is beautifully packaged and perfect for gift giving. Especially for anniversaries, bridal showers, weddings or "just because". Kama Sutra was founded on the belief that a couple who nurtures romance will create more love to share with each other - and with the world. Their newest addition to the Kama Sutra product line is the Sweet Celebration Gift Box which is chock full of goodies! Each Sweet Celebration Box is designed to transport your senses, allowing you to revel in the sweetness that comes from finding that one perfect partner in life. Set contains full sizes of:

Vanilla Crème Oil of Love

French Vanilla Crème Body Soufflé

Pleasure Garden Massage Oil

Sweet Honeysuckle Boudoir Puff in a pure white satin bag

Lightly Fragranced Rose Petals encased in an organza bag

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New Product Release: Naughty Bedroom Dice - Perfect For Sweetest Day Weekend!

What a great idea and fun too! Win naughty bedroom pleasures with Naughty Bedroom Dice, this gift includes a luxurious pair of aluminum dice and velveteen bedside pouch. Simply roll the dice to reveal your winnings!

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New Releases - Sweetest Day Getaway Kit, Edible Body Pens

Looking for fun way to add some play to your next sensual encounter? The Chocolate and Strawberry "Lovers" Body Pen Set is an erotic and sensual way to indulge your sweet tooth! Each pack contains one chocolate flavored and one strawberry flavored pen set. Using the pens is a romantic way to create fun messages that are for your partner’s eyes only! Try not to get too carried away or your partner will make you eat your own words!! Each body pen contains 1.4 oz (40 grams) of delicious strawberry or chocolate flavored liquid.

If your looking for something special to do for each other on a frequent basis pick up our 52 Weeks of Romance. Simply pull a card from the satin pouch and see what romantic surprise awaits you and your lover! 52 Weeks of Romance holds a year's supply of scratch & reveal cards with romantic I.O.U;s, love notes, coupons, interludes, gestures and More

Next check out our Sweetest Day Getaway Kit, it has all you will need to get frisky with your partner. Perfect to put in an overnight bag, honeymoon or just for the two of you to experience anytime you want to enjoy each other and have a bit of fun! Your kit includes:

1 Chocoholics Lovers Dice Game

1 Sensual Pleasures Edible Warming Oil

1 Lover's Cocktail Warming Massage Lotion

1 Frisky Warming Lotion

All of these fun and frisk items are only available through Sweetest Day.

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New Releases - Truth or Dare Chocolate Game and Scented Rose Petals

Truth or Dare Game - From the makers of the wildly popular Strip Chocolate, comes a new and revealingly delicious adult dessert game – Truth, Dare or Chocolate. Chocoholics has given the age-old game of Spin the Bottle a new chocolate twist. If you are hungry for dessert and some very seductive action, turn the lights on low, spread out a comforter by a cozy fire and get ready for some embarrassing, but titillating fun. You will earn points for telling Truths, taking Dares and tattooing your partner with delicious Chocoholics Body Frosting. Be the first to earn 20 points and you get to present your partner with your Ultimate Dare! Chocoholics Truth, Dare or Chocolate will be the most memorable dessert experience you have ever had.

Scented Silk Rose Petals - Start your romantic evening off in style with these silk rose-scented petals. Beautiful to toss on the bed, or create a path from the front door to you! Or if preparing a romantic dinner consider lightly scattering the petals on the dining room table for an intoxicating romantic effect. Enough in one canister to scatter moderately on a queen a size bed. If you need more coverage order more than one.

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New Product: Chocolate Lovers Dice Game

Chocoholic's Chocolate Lovers Dice Game, it's a great game to play perfect conversation booster too! Simply roll the dice then interpret the wish. Then enjoy the chocolate – and each other! Great to toss the Chocolate Lovers’ Dice into your suitcase on your next romantic weekend, or bring it out on a tray at dessert time. Whatever the occasion, your experience with Chocolate Lovers’ Dice will be a memorable one. The game comes with a bottle of Chocoholics Body Frosting, five colored dice, "wish" interpretation cards and a soft paintbrush. Let the good times and the chocolate roll!

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