It is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other; sending Valentine's cards, or offering candy. It is very common to present flowers on Valentine's Day. The holiday is named after two among the numerous Early Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.

Numerous early Christian martyrs were named Valentine. Until 1969, the Catholic Church formally recognized eleven Valentine's Days. The Valentines honored on February 14 are:

Valentine of Rome (Valentinus presb. m. Romae): a priest in Rome who suffered martyrdom about AD 269 and was buried on the Via Flaminia. His relics are at the Church of Saint Praxed in Rome. [5] and at Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church in Dublin, Ireland.

Valentine of Terni (Valentinus ep. Interamnensis m. Romae): He became bishop of Interamna (modern Terni) about AD 197 and is said to have been killed during the persecution of Emperor Aurelian. He is also buried on the Via Flaminia, but in a different location than Valentine of Rome. His relics are at the Basilica of Saint Valentine in Terni (Basilica di San Valentino).

Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

"Love has no desire but to fulfill itself. But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires; To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night. To know the pain of too much tenderness. To be wounded by your own understanding of love; And to bleed willingly and joyfully."

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"Love does not dominate; it cultivates."

Pablo Neruda, "Love Sonnet XVII"

"I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I know no other way than this: where I does not exist nor you, so close that your hand on my chest is my hand, so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep."

Red Roses

If you want to say on Valentine's Day, "I love you," nothing expresses that sentiment better than beautiful red roses. To be certain your message comes across clearly, include a love letter that says how much she means to you.

Romantic Heart Pendant

Heart-shaped pendants say "I love you" and are worn close to her heart. Choose from a variety of metals and a range of prices.

Diamond Heart Jewelry

If you want to melt a heart, there's nothing like bestowing a jeweled one that is mounted with a diamond... or two... or more. Diamond jewelry sparkles in the light, reminding the wearer of the person who gave it to her each time it scintillates.

Apple iPod Classic 160GB

If your favorite guy loves the latest and the greatest gifts and needs maximum storage for his music, photos, podcasts, and videos, choose the sleek iPod classic in a black or white case. Its 160GB hard drive has the capacity to store huge quantities. With an optional S-video cable, it's possible to connect iPod Video to a projector or TV so you can both enjoy images in a large format. Fully charged, this model boasts up to 40 hours of battery life.

A Watch Of Quality

Most men aren't comfortable wearing a lot of jewelry, but few can resist a fine watch. This stylish Kenneth Cole Reaction watch has a square face and is a gift that will remind him to make time for you.

Delphi MyFi Personal XM Satellite Radio

It's satellite radio to go: MyFi works as both a portable player and a plug-and-play receiver for the car that pulls in XM stations. With it you can also record up to five hours of programming. Package includes a MyFi receiver, kits that let you play the receiver through home and car stereos, earphones, a belt clip, a rechargeable battery, and a remote control. (Note: This does not pick up Howard Stern's show, which is on rival Sirius Satellite Radio.)