Valentine's Day is a cherished celebration dedicated to love and affection, observed annually on February 14th. At Veritas, we believe that love is everything, and we offer a curated selection of books and gifts to help you express your deepest sentiments to your loved ones.

Our most popular Valentine's Day gifts at Veritas this year include enchanting children's books, intricately designed jewellery pieces adorned with symbols of love and faith, beautifully crafted cards and gifts that convey heartfelt messages of love and devotion, and our Personalised Wedding Candles.

Valentine's Day is often associated with romantic love between couples, but it's not exclusively celebrated for them. It's a day to express love and appreciation to anyone special in your life, including friends, family members, and even pets. Many people use Valentine's Day as an opportunity to show affection and gratitude to those they care about, regardless of their romantic relationship status.

Saint Valentine was a Christian martyr who lived during the 3rd century AD in Rome. The exact details of his life are unclear, as there were multiple martyrs named Valentine. However, one popular account suggests that Valentine was a priest who defied Emperor Claudius II's orders by performing marriages for soldiers, despite the emperor's decree that soldiers should not marry. Valentine believed in the sanctity of marriage and helped couples to unite in holy matrimony.

Valentine's association with love and romance likely stems from a legend that emerged later, suggesting that while imprisoned for his actions, he healed the daughter of his jailer and wrote her a letter signed 'Your Valentine' before his execution. Over time, Valentine came to be celebrated as a symbol of love and devotion, and his feast day, February 14th, eventually became associated with romantic love and affection. However, it's important to note that the historical accuracy of these stories is debated, and the romantic associations with Valentine's Day developed over centuries of cultural evolution rather than directly from the life of Saint Valentine himself.