Heart-shaped candies, pretty cards and lots of xoxoxo… no wonder Valentine’s Day has become a favorite holiday in Israel too.
By NORA BERLINRed rose pedals 311(photo credit: Courtesy)
Every February 14, across the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine.The history of Valentine's Day and its patron saint is shrouded in mystery.One legend contends that Valentine was a priest during the third century in Rome, when Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, and outlawed marriage for young men.Valentine defied the emperor’s orders and continued to marry the young men. When he was discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. According to one legend, before his death he wrote a letter to a girl he fell in love with, which he signed "From your Valentine." And thus became the first to send a "valentine".By the middle of the 18th century, it was common for friends and lovers in all social classes in Britain to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes. By the end of the century, printed cards began to replace written. Nowadays, greeting cards are not enough and many companies prepare special editions of gift items, perfumes, chocolate and jewelry, to “celebrate the spirit of love and togetherness.”Very romantic Romance by Ralph Lauren, special limited edition of the ultra-feminine, timeless pink fragrance, with an added gift of silver bracelet. A perfect Valentine’s gift any romantic gal will appreciate. Get it at Superpharm during this month only. (NIS 695 for 100 ml.)Charmed, I'm sure H. Stern takes Valentine’s Day very seriously with a collection of jewelry, including charm bracelets, earrings and chains. (Starting at NIS 500)Time for love The Swatch collection for Valentine’s Day in pink or blue. (NIS 255) Take my heart Amaro chain of jewelry offers heartshaped items. (Starting at NIS 190)Intense Passion Amor Amor Absolu by Cacharel, special edition. With mixed notes of jasmine, lily of the valley, pineapple, frangipani, vanilla and grapefruit. A very hot gift for a sensual woman. (NIS 470 for 50 ml.)Rosy lipsThree lip glosses shaped like roses, by Chic, at H & O stores. (NIS 25)Tea for two Tea Shape – love in a pot. Pour hot water and the tea blooms in the pot. Get it at Domo, Eden Teva, Castel, Anise. www.teashape.com. (NIS 10 for a bulb that makes three liters)Baby love The romantic fragrance by Christina Aguilera Royal Desire No. 3, hugged by a sweet teddy bear. Only at Superpharm until February 17. (NIS 169 for 50 ml. and NIS 229 for 100 ml.).Get comfortable You are sexiest when you are comfortable, says Sloggi, KIss me and presents its ‘Light’ collection in red. Triumph and other selected stores. (S-L, NIS 89.90).NostalgicFloralis offers very romantic ideas such as double frames and china miniatures. (Starting at NIS 60)Downfall of heartsSwatch jewlery for Valentine’s day (from NIS 225)Come togetherHans & Moritz, also known as H&M, take Valentine’s day with humor and their collection is filled with fun. (NIS 29.9)Very ManlyL’Occitane gift package for men, Eau de Baux, deodorant, aftershave balm, lip balm. www.loccitane.co.il. (NIS 279)Sweet kissesPerfume and deodorant “Kiss Me” by SO, at selected stores. (NIS 50)Head to toeOrly, Valentine’sDay collection, five colors, red to pink. (NIS 25)Love2 LoveSpecial gift packages by Laline for Valentine’s Day at reduced prices. (NIS 99.99 to NIS 199.99)Moleculed attractionEscentric Molecules from 02, molecular perfumes that react to the body’s temperature disappearing and reappearing with movement, creating a “cloud” of scent around the person wearing it. With sandalwood and Ambroxan. Only at Callperfume 1-700-50-70-60 (NIS 499 for 100 ml.) HEART SHAPED cake with fresh strawberries, (NIS39) or a heart shaped chocolate bomb, (NIS 49) are offered at the Roladin chain of bakeries.SWEETEST HEARTSLeonidas Belgian chocolate, Heart shaped velvet or metal gift boxes with bonbons and truffles(NIS 82-550) www.leonidas.co.ilCHOCOLATE TRUFFLES the new mousse cake by Piece of Cake is for ‘heavy users’, toped with Belgian chocolate with espresso and gluten free. (NIS69 for 800 gr.) Piece of Cake, 17 Yehuda hayamit, JaffaCHOCOLATE AND MASSAGEIS what Max Brenner wishes for our Valentine’s day, with a gift package containing Truffles and Massage oil. (NIS 99)
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