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Listen up lovers. It's that special time of year again. If you are into a loving relationship that you want to keep healthy you probably could use some help with Valentine's day gifts ideas. On the other hand if you want to end a relationship an easy way to do it is to just forget about a Valentines Day gift for that important partner.

But, you may wonder, how did the world get so hooked on this old tradition? Why has Valentines Day become so important in maintaining relationships?

Saint Valentine's Day, as we now know it, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. Who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite of giving gifts to loved ones? The exact origin of Valentines Day is not clear. But we do know that the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus.

One legend states that Valentine was a priest who served in Rome during the third century. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men performed as soldiers better than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men, his source of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing that the decree was unjust, defied Claudius and continued to perform secret marriages for young lovers. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be imprisoned and then put to death.

Other stories say that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured and put to death.

One popular legend proposes that Valentine actually sent the first "Valentine" greeting. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl, who was probably his jailer's daughter, who often visited him during his prison confinement. It is believed that he wrote her a love letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in common use today.

Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France. From that popular tradition it was easy for merchants to seize upon the "a Valentine for lovers" theme and suggest that giving gifts, if only a card, was the right thing to do. Before long there was even a special day, February 14, set aside for the custom.

The tradition has become so common and popular that to forget to give a card or gift to your close friend or lover on Valentines Day is almost like saying "I don't love you anymore, go away". If you value your present close relationship you had better not forget to present a Valentines Day gift to your lover. A beautiful Valentines card may do but to be sure a nice Valentines Day gift is much safer.

Shop for brand name gravy boats below:

	HIC Hotel Gravy Boat with Saucer, Porcelain, 24 Ounce Capacity List Price: $12.00 Sale Price: $10.91 Average Rating:
	Beautiful whitewares are versatile. They go with any décor and they spotlight your culinary creations. When you spend so much time preparing attractive and colorful dinners don’t lose them to pattern and color – place lovely tomato gravy in a blue gravy boat and you’re sure to stifle your guest’s delight and wonder of the colorful, and carefully prepared, gravy...

	HIC Coupe Gravy Boat, Porcelain, 18 Ounce Capacity Sale Price: $7.88
	The Coupe Dinnerware has been HIC’s signature porcelain dinnerware since 1957. This fine quality Japanese porcelain is elegant enough for special occasions and casual enough for everyday. The Coupe design has been a favorite of households, worldwide, since the mid-twentieth century because of its clean and simple lines and its ability to suite most decors—from modern to minimalist to rustic...

	Deni 15500 Electric Gravy Warmer List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $17.99
	Hosting a dinner party requires the right tools. Now gravies or sauces can be created ahead of time and kept warm until the hostess is ready. The gravy warmer keeps gravies and sauces hot and ready to serve whenever the guests are ready...

	Luigi Bormioli Gallerie Gravy Boat with Ladle List Price: $20.00 Sale Price: $12.99 Average Rating:
	The Gallerie collection from Luigi Bormioli makes everyday dining and casual entertaining stylish at an affordable price. Designed and crafted in Italy from premium glass, the collection features modern-looking serveware and beverage pieces with classic usability...

	Norpro Porcelain Gravy Sauce Boat List Price: $18.99 Sale Price: $16.45
	Porcelain sauce and gravy boat with warming stand and candle. 2C/16-ounce capacity.

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