What is the origin of Valentine's Day?
As Valentine's Day approaches, discover the history of this day dedicated to love and discover our gift ideas that will warm the heart of your other half. ✨
This festival dates back to ancient Rome, when fertility was celebrated in February.
According to legend, a priest named Valentine defied Emperor Claudius II's ban on marriages for young soldiers by continuing to perform marriages in secret. When he was discovered, Valentine was imprisoned and sentenced to death. Before his execution, he reportedly sent a love letter to his jailer's daughter, signed "From your Valentine." This story, while romantic, is just one of many legends surrounding Valentine's Day.
The celebration of this day dedicated to love has been consolidated over the centuries, and in the Middle Ages, poets began to link Valentine's Day to romantic love. The exchange of love letters became a tradition, and in the Victorian era, the making of decorative Valentine's Day cards took off.
Today, Valentine's Day is a global celebration where couples exchange gifts and gestures of affection to express their love. However, as we honor this tradition, it is essential to ask ourselves how we can make this holiday more meaningful and lasting.
Here are some ethical gift ideas:
- Ethical Bouquets : Opt for flowers that are sustainably and ethically sourced. Choose organic or locally sourced options to reduce your carbon footprint. Dried flowers are also a beautiful, sustainable alternative.
- Experiences over material goods : Instead of gifting objects, consider gifting a shared experience. Whether it’s a day of hiking, an at-home spa session, or a cooking lesson, creating lasting memories can be more meaningful than exchanging material goods.
- Artisanal gifts : Opt for artisanal and handmade gifts. Support local artisans and choose products that have a story behind them. Handmade jewelry, unique pottery, or local artwork can add a personal touch to your gift.
- Clean skincare : For those who love skincare rituals, offer ethical beauty products. Blue Skincare, for example, offers eco-responsible skincare products , formulated with natural and planet-friendly ingredients. For a revived glow and plumped skin, we recommend the New Skin Serum ; for a protective shield treatment, the Regenerating Moisturizing Cream ; or even a Body & Face Routine to take care of your skin and protect it from the cold.
Blue Skincare: An environmentally friendly option
As part of your Valentine's Day celebration, consider incorporating eco-friendly skincare products from Blue Skincare. Not only are you treating your significant other to high-quality skincare, but you're also supporting a brand that values eco-friendliness and sustainability .
Blue Skincare products are formulated with natural, planet-friendly ingredients and are manufactured in an eco-responsible manner. Eco-designed packaging adds an extra layer of respect for the environment.
In addition, no controversial ingredients make up our products, they are all rated 100/100 on Yuka and Made in France.
Celebrating love with meaning
This Valentine's Day, let's rethink our approach to celebrating love. Let's opt for ethical gifts that have a positive impact on our planet . May every gesture of affection be imbued with sustainability, meaning and true love for our other half but also for the planet.
Whatever gift you choose, remember that love is above all a daily celebration. Share your eco-friendly ideas and gestures of love!
