When gifting flowers, especially during Valentine's Day season, it's important to recognize the message that you are sending with each type of flower within your bouquet.

Valentine’s Day has become a worldwide staple and synonymous with romance. Despite its link to hyper-consumerism in the past years, there’s no doubt that February 14th represents the most public expressions and celebrations of love in the eyes and hearts of many. Even Central High School's red, white, and pink spirit is shown this year with heart balloons, bouquets, and candy grams.

Valentine's Day is a very tricky holiday. Some love it, some hate it, and some don’t even acknowledge it as a holiday. For me, Valentine’s Day makes me think of my childhood. I used to love making valentines for my class and passing them all out. I especially loved receiving candy from my friends. But as we get older, valentines become less common. Nobody makes valentines to hand out to their friends any more. But I think that we should still carry on this tradition, but in an even more tasty way. This year instead of giving your friends candy for Valentines Day, give them cake.

As I walk down aisles that used to have 75% off holiday stocking stuffers now coated in red, white, and pink, I remember it’s the season of love. Even though it originates as a Christian day honoring two Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, Valentine’s day has become a significant commercial “celebration” of love.