Celebrate Love: Your Ultimate Guide to Valentine's Day

When is Valentine's Day 2025?

Valentine's Day is annually on February 14th and is the perfect occasion to celebrate love in all its beauty and diversity. But where does Valentine's Day come from? And why is jewelry so often given away as a sign of affection? Immerse yourself in the world of love stories, discover romantic quotes and be inspired by creative gift ideas.

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Where does Valentine's Day come from?

The origin of Valentine's Day lies in ancient Rome, named after Saint Valentine, who secretly married lovers, contrary to the orders of the Roman Emperor. Unfortunately, this ended in martyrdom for the priest Valentine - and later in his becoming the patron saint of lovers. Originally established by the Christian Church as a day of remembrance for Saint Valentine, this day was adopted as a holiday for love and has grown into a global celebration of love and affection.

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?

The custom of Valentine's Day as we know it today only arrived in Germany after the Second World War by US soldiers. With the American soldiers, new customs and traditions came to Germany, establishing February 14th as a special day of remembrance for lovers. Valentine's Day thus became an opportunity for people to express their affection through small, personal gestures, a custom that has been firmly anchored in German culture since the 1950s. Would you like to learn more about the origin of Valentine's Day? Then click here.

Why jewelry for Valentine's Day?

Giving jewelry on Valentine's Day is more than just a tradition - it's a powerful symbol of lasting love. The longevity of metals like stainless steel, or precious metals like gold and silver, symbolizes the deep, enduring connection between lovers. Here you will find our selection of jewelry gifts for Valentine's Day - high quality, durable and waterproof, so that your sweetheart can enjoy it for a long time.
If the pieces of jewelry are then decorated with precious or semi-precious stones that symbolize affection, such as rose quartz, ruby ​​and amethyst, They make a perfect Valentine's Day gift because they combine beauty and deep emotional meaning.

The meaning of gemstones in love

• Rose Quartz: It is considered a stone of unconditional love and promotes forgiveness and understanding. Discover our jewelry with rose quartz here.
  
  

• Ruby: This stone represents passion, energy and life force - a powerful symbol of deep affection. Check out our charm with ruby ​​here.
  
  

• Amethyst: It brings calm and clarity, ideal for promoting harmony and understanding in relationships. Shop PURELEI jewelry with amethyst.

Romantic quotes and sayings for your Valentine's card

We all know the problem, we want a Valentine's Day card, or a post on social media, with a meaningful saying that describes the feelings we are feeling. Don't worry, here are our favorite Lovers' Day quotes and sayings for you:

• "Love is the only thing that doubles when shared." – Albert Schweitzer
  
  

• "To the world you are someone, but to someone you are the world." – Erich Fried
  
  

• "Love is not looking at each other, but looking together in the same direction." – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
  
  

• "Love consists of two bodies sharing one soul." – Aristotle
  
  

• "If I know what love is, it's because of you." – Hermann Hesse
  
  

• "We love because it is the only true adventure." – Nikki Giovanni
  
  

• "The most beautiful and best thing in the world can neither be seen nor touched - you have to feel it with your heart." – Helen Keller
  
  

Use these romantic sayings to give your Valentine's card a personal touch or as a loving message on a small gift.

Creative and personal gift ideas for Valentine's Day

Would you like to make the person you love happy on Valentine's Day and show how much you care about this person? Then we have put together some personal and creative gift ideas for men and women for Valentine's Day that go beyond the typical bouquet of flowers and chocolates.

• Date lottery: Write date ideas on pieces of paper, such as a visit to the drive-in cinema together, a wine tasting, a picnic or a bike ride together, and fill a glass with these pieces of paper. This way you can consciously take time for each other and try new things. A beautiful, easy-to-implement DIY gift for Valentine's Day.
  
  

• Personalized Jewelry: A necklace or bracelet with your initials or a significant date can say so much. PURELEI offers a large selection of personalized jewelry - from engravable jewelry to photo lockets, letter charms or birthstone charms.
  
  

• Star sponsorship: There's nothing more romantic than a date under the stars, right? Then go one step further: name a star after your partner. It's a romantic gesture that makes heaven a little more personal.
  
  

• Photo Book: Put together a photo book of your relationship and special moments together, either traditionally by printing and pasting photos, or create it online. Small notes and captions make it even more personal and meaningful.
  
  

• Experience gifts: Spending time together is priceless. How about a romantic short trip or a candlelight dinner?
  
  

• Handmade love letters or cards: In our digital world, a handwritten letter has a very special meaning. Let your feelings flow and write them down. Your sweetheart will keep this gift forever.
  
  

• Subscription Box: There are many types of subscription boxes, from flowers to gourmet foods to books - or our monthly Mahina Club Jewelry Box, where your Your loved one will receive an exclusive, high-quality jewelry set worth €70 every month. Choose a membership that suits your partner's interests and surprise him or her every month with a lovingly put together box.
  
  

What is Galentine’s Day?

Galentine's Day, celebrated on February 13th, is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the friendships that enrich your life. This day, from the popular TV series "Parks and Recreation," pays homage to the beautiful bond between girlfriends.

What does Galentine’s Day mean?

The term Galentine's Day is made up of the English word “gal”, which is an informal term for girl or woman, and Valentine's Day. It's a day for friends to celebrate each other and their precious friendship.

Why Galentine's Day is a beautiful thing

Galentine's Day is more than just another holiday. It is a day specifically designed to recognize the wonderful women in your life. It's about celebrating the special bond you share with your girlfriends. This day gives you the opportunity to pause and appreciate all the moments of support, laughter and friendship you have shared together.

How to celebrate Galentine's Day

Here are a few ideas on how you can celebrate Galentine's Day with your friends:

• Brunch: Start the day with brunch. Set the table with whatever you like – pancakes, waffles, fresh fruit and mimosas. Delicious food and chatting, so you can start the day with a lot of fun.
  
  

• Spa day: Pamper yourself and your friends with a spa day at home. Facial masks, manicures and hair masks can be on the program.
  
  

• Gift Exchange: Do your own little gift exchange, similar to Secret Santa at Christmas. They don't have to be big gifts; Often it's the little, personal things that mean the most.
  
  

• Movie Night: Put on your comfiest pajamas and have a movie night with popcorn and everything that goes with it. Choose your favorite films, or how about films that celebrate strong female friendships?
  
  

• Creative workshop: Spend the afternoon getting creative together. Whether you paint together, make jewelry or make pottery – creating together is fun and creates wonderful new memories.
  
  

Galentine's Day is a beautiful opportunity to show the important women in your life how much you appreciate them. Use this day to celebrate friendship because real friends are the most important thing in life. So, why not make the most of this day and do just that? Celebrate your friendship - because that's what Galentine's Day is all about.

Celebrate your love on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day, or Galentine's Day, is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the special people in your life and show them how much they mean to you. Whether through unique jewelry, loving words or unforgettable experiences - the most important thing is that you show your love. Use this tradition to pamper your better half and strengthen your bond.

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