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<\/a>Crystal Killingsworth<\/strong> The infamous February 14, known as Valentine\u2019s Day is upon us yet again. The day dedicated solely to love has couples everywhere scrambling to find that one gift that perfectly expresses their affection for their special someone. Usually red roses, chocolates, and teddy bears are the most popular gifts given on this day. However, for those persons seeking more meaningful gifts from the heart, acquiring the perfect, yet appropriate gift for their mate can be difficult. For two people who have recently become a couple, finding a suitable proper gift can be stressful, whereas finding a gift for a\u00a0 married couple would be next to impossible considering all of their past gifts.<\/p>\n So the question is \u201cwhat is the perfect gift\u201d. What gift equally symbolizes abiding love and friendship for either a spouse of 5 years or a premature college couple relationship?<\/p>\n According to Big Fat Balloons, the top ten Valentine \u2019s Day gifts of 2013 are: jewelry, a romantic weekend in Paris, an experience day for two, a romantic meal at a favorite restaurant, champagne and chocolates, a huge bouquet of flowers, a teddy bear, an evening to yourself, a movie night in, and a romantic walk.<\/p>\n Kenny Demouchet, a senior mass communications major from New Orleans, La., said that the perfect Valentine\u2019s Day gift would be a simple card.<\/p>\n \u201cValentine\u2019s Day cards are a win win,\u201d said Demouchet, adding that a card is appropriate for any stage of any relationship. \u201cIt\u2019s not too serious but it is still heartfelt\u201d said Demouchet.<\/p>\n Alicia Meadows, a senior biology major from Detroit. Mich.,\u00a0 said that no matter what the relationship, she isn\u2019t picky when it comes to Valentine\u2019s gifts. \u201cI\u2019m appreciative of anything that I get in any stage of relationship that I am involved in,\u201d said Meadows.<\/p>\n According to the Legend of Valentine, the day of Love was originated around stories surrounding the demise or death of St. Valentine or Valentinus who was expected of helping Christians escape the harsh treatments of the Roman Empire\u2019s jail system. While in prison, St. Valentine allegedly fell in love with the jailor\u2019s daughter who came to visit him while incarcerated. It was then that St. Valentine supposedly sent the very first valentine greeting through a card signed \u201cfrom your Valentine\u201d coining the expression that is still used today. Henceforth the concept of showing affection through gifts was born. Today Valentine\u2019s Day has evolved into couples not only expressing their love through letters but heartfelt gifts as well. However the concept of romanticism is still the same.<\/p>\n Kandace Griffin,\u00a0 a senior business management major from Jackson, Miss.,\u00a0 expressed her gratitude for the holiday. \u201cI think that it\u2019s great that couples can have a day dedicated to their affection for one another,\u201d said Griffin.<\/p>\n Reyanna Stowes, a mass communications major from Vallejo, Calif., said: \u201cFor me, Valentine\u2019s Day is just another day.\u201d She added that one should express their affection for their love ones everyday rather than on one specific day. \u201cI feel like if you truly love someone you will show them everyday of the year,\u201d Stowes said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Crystal Killingsworth Blue & White Flash \/ Staff Writer The infamous February 14, known as Valentine\u2019s Day is upon us yet again. 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\nBlue & White Flash \/ Staff Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n