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Valentines Day Symbolism
by W.Holidays

	Heart: The international symbol of love. Ancient Romans believed the heart contained the soul.
	Rose: Soft velvety petals and a sweet fragrance, the rose has been used for hundreds of years to reveal secret loves. A red rose is the symbol of true love.  A white rose symbolizes pure love, while a pink rose is for innocent or puppy love.
	Cupid: A cherub who shoots his arrows into people making them fall in love. The Roman god of love and desire (Eros in Greek mythology). He fell deeply in love with Psyche (a mortal). They married and had a child named Pleasure.
	Ring: A never-ending circle symbolizing eternal love.
	Doves: Doves mate for life, they symbolize loyalty.
	Candy: "Sweets for the sweet."