We all know that teddy bears have been around for years but officially got that name from Theodore Roosevelt. We also know that Elvis Presley would rather be your teddy bear than your lion or tiger. But why are teddy bears so popular as Valentine's Day gifts?
The first Valentine was supposedly written by St. Valentine. He was in jail for performing marriages despite a ban on marriages by Emperor Claudius. The emperor wanted the men to be soldiers in the army and he believed that married men with families are less likely to want to be soldiers. But Valentine continued to perform marriages and was put in jail. He supposedly fell in love with the daughter of the jailer and he wrote her a letter on the day he as executed - February 14th. It was signed "From Your Valentine." That is one of the stories anyway.
So, that is where Valentine's began. For years the tradition has progressed and continued. From giving letters, notes or cards, to giving paper dolls dressed like the gift giver and giving small tokens of love or friendship.
It is now the busiest time of year for people who sell teddy bears. It has become common to combine a bouquet of flowers with a teddy bear or to give another gift of jewelry with a bear as well.
But why teddy bears? I think it is exactly as Elvis Presley said - teddy bears are the kinds of things you "love enough." They are cute and cuddly and provide comfort. Valentine's Day teddy bears are around for much longer than flowers or chocolates and they are a constant reminder to the person who receives it that the gift giver loves them. They tell that special someone that you want them to hug you and remember you and think about you often.
That's a lot of words for a teddy bear, don't you think? If you are looking to give your Valentine a teddy bear for Valentine's day you can find some very unique and special options and also more information on how to choose just the right bear by checking out this article - Valentine's Day Teddy Bears.
Autor: Elizabeth Martinez
Liz Martinez has taken the time and effort out of searching for a Valentine's Day gift. Your One Stop Gift Shop is a compilation of some great gifts for Valentine's Day at reasonable prices. Now you don't need to spend the time researching.
Added: May 11, 2009
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