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Thoughtful Valentine’s gifts
Gifts that fi t the interests, personality and
memories of a couple can be especially
meaningful on Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day
brightens up the
bleakness of the
shortest and most wintry
month of the year
for the northern part of
the globe. Businesses
and homes are awash
in pink and red each
February, with heartshaped
decorations and boxes fi lling up store aisles. Sending
heartfelt sentiments is a large part of celebrating Valentine’s
Day, and most people cherish the day for the opportunity to
bestow gifts on the ones they love.
The National Retail Federation says more than half of all consumers
typically plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day. In 2025,
$27.5 billion was spent on the holiday, with consumers continuing
to prioritize gifting those closest to them. The NRF reports
the top gift categories for Valentine’s Day are candy, fl owers,
greeting cards, an evening out, and jewelry. Here’s how to make
these gifts more thoughtful and endearing.
Candy
Gift givers can select candy that is preferable to their loved one
instead of choosing the fi rst box of chocolate they fi nd at the
store. Perhaps the person you love likes confections from a boutique
candy shop a few towns over or has a hankering for candy
from overseas? Mexico, for example, is known for its Dulce de
Leche, while Halva is a dense, sweet treat from the Middle East.
Choosing a special candy really sets the gift apart.
Flowers
Flowers are special gifts. Too often, people feel pressured to
buy roses on Valentine’s Day, even if this might not be a special
someone’s preferred fl ower. Choose, instead, a fl ower that has
particular meaning to the person or one that is known to be
a favorite. Aster and Baby’s Breath are two blooms known for
being symbols of love, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Greeting cards
A handmade card may express warmer sentiments than one
picked up at the store, particularly since the former can be customized
to the recipient. Include personalized sentiments, inside
jokes or memories of time spent together. Craft and hobby
stores offer plenty of supplies for paper crafting, so it’s possible
to create a lovely greeting card with minimal effort.
A night out
A night out can be tailored to the interests of the couple celebrating.
Book a dinner at a restaurant that was the scene of your
fi rst date; otherwise, stay in and watch a movie you each love.
Jewelry
Jewelry is a very personal gift. While it may seem like a great
idea to surprise a special someone with a bracelet or earrings,
if the style is off or the color wrong, the piece may not be worn.
Rather, the surprise can be a trip to the jewelry store together to
pick out something recipients wear all the time.
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