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50 Wholesome Valentine's Day Posts That Might Inspire You To Show Some Love
Wholesome WorldFEB 11, 2024

50 Wholesome Valentine's Day Posts That Might Inspire You To Show Some Love

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One more year has passed and so Singles Awareness Day, also known as Valentine’s Day, is finally here. During this time, the internet gets bombarded by pictures of people (and the universe and all the things in it) celebrating all things love. That, and memes. But that’s besides the point.
Bored Panda joins in on the celebration by gathering and showcasing the best of the best expressions of love in the form of photographs found all across the internet. And if you don’t have a Valentine this year, at least you can appreciate the wholesomeness found below.

#1 I Decided Not To Let The Fact That I'm Single Keep Me From Giving A Gift From The Heart On Valentine's Day

I Decided Not To Let The Fact That I'm Single Keep Me From Giving A Gift From The Heart On Valentine's Day
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#2 Bailey Came To Live With Me 13 Years Ago On Valentine’s Eve. She’s My Forever Valentine

Bailey Came To Live With Me 13 Years Ago On Valentine’s Eve. She’s My Forever Valentine
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#3 My Girlfriend Got Me This Awesome Shirt For Valentine's Day But When I Laid It Down To Take A Picture, Our Cat Sat On The Word "Dad" Making The Shirt Just Say "Best Cat Ever"

My Girlfriend Got Me This Awesome Shirt For Valentine's Day But When I Laid It Down To Take A Picture, Our Cat Sat On The Word "Dad" Making The Shirt Just Say "Best Cat Ever"
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If you’re here, you’re likely aware of what Valentine’s day is, how it came to be and why chocolate sales skyrocket right around this time… wait, you don’t know why folks go nuts with chocolate?

Apparently, it was a business move by British chocolate manufacturing family scion Richard Cadbury in light of new techniques to craft chocolates.

#4 Made These Flowers For My Girlfriend

Made These Flowers For My Girlfriend
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#5 A Metal Bouquet Of Roses That I Made For My Boyfriend As A Valentine’s Day Gift

A Metal Bouquet Of Roses That I Made For My Boyfriend As A Valentine’s Day Gift
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#6 My Boyfriend Was Out Of Town So I Had Valentine's Day Dinner With These Three

My Boyfriend Was Out Of Town So I Had Valentine's Day Dinner With These Three
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Heck, the iconic heart-shaped candies—Sweethearts—were originally lozenges, a form of medicine for sore throat. Pharmacist and inventor Oliver Chase created the machine that could punch out these pills really quickly before he had another million-dollar idea and switched to using the machine’s potential to craft candy.

#7 When You’re Alone On Valentine’s Day So Your Mother Sends You This

When You’re Alone On Valentine’s Day So Your Mother Sends You This
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#8 For Valentine’s Day, My Babies Snuggled Into The Shape Of A Heart (Kind Of). I Couldn’t Take The Adorableness

For Valentine’s Day, My Babies Snuggled Into The Shape Of A Heart (Kind Of). I Couldn’t Take The Adorableness
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#9 My Boyfriend's Favorite Animal Is The Three-Toed Sloth. So I Made Us Tiny Sloths In Tiny Bed. Do I Win For The Cheesiest Valentine's Day Gift?  

My Boyfriend's Favorite Animal Is The Three-Toed Sloth. So I Made Us Tiny Sloths In Tiny Bed. Do I Win For The Cheesiest Valentine's Day Gift?  
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And since we’re on the topic of fun facts, ever wondered how the X became a sign for a kiss?

Well, back in the olden days, X used to represent Christianity, i.e. the cross. It was also used as a signoff on documents. And people would often kiss it as a sign of their oath. The gesture slowly but surely grew to include book, letter and paperwork certification, being referred to as being “sealed with a kiss”.

#10 My Non-Embroidering Boyfriend Got A Kit And Made Me This Cross Stitch Pendant And It Really Blew Me Away. Happy Valentine's Day

My Non-Embroidering Boyfriend Got A Kit And Made Me This Cross Stitch Pendant And It Really Blew Me Away. Happy Valentine's Day
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#11 Good Luck To Anyone Who Tries To Top This Valentine's Day In Her Future

Good Luck To Anyone Who Tries To Top This Valentine's Day In Her Future
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#12 I Suffer From Anxiety And Depression. This Past Few Years Have Been Hard For Me. This Was My Boyfriend's Gift For Valentine's Day. I Love Undertale. I Love This Gift. I Cried Like A Baby

I Suffer From Anxiety And Depression. This Past Few Years Have Been Hard For Me. This Was My Boyfriend's Gift For Valentine's Day. I Love Undertale. I Love This Gift. I Cried Like A Baby
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And humans aren’t the only ones celebrating Valentine’s Day… well, OK, they are, but they also drag pets into it, so, by analogy, it’s not just humans. Back in early 2020, it was estimated that folks have spent $1.7 billion on Valentine's gifts for their pets. Back then, it was estimated that a single individual could pay up to $196 for their Valentines. Yes, that includes animal companions.

#13 Handmade Wooden Rose My Boyfriend Made Me For Valentine’s Day

Handmade Wooden Rose My Boyfriend Made Me For Valentine’s Day
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#14 Year 2 Of Making Sure Most Of My Neighbors Get A Bouquet For Valentine's Day

Year 2 Of Making Sure Most Of My Neighbors Get A Bouquet For Valentine's Day
I have tried doing this for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Father's Day the past few years to lift the spirits of my neighbors. It is probably a tradition I will keep trying to do going forward. 
All bouquets were obtained from Walmart where each cost around $4.57 each so while it sort of hit the bank hard I am just not going to eat out the next 2 weeks instead. If it is something that you can do too it is worth it to see everyone's reaction! 
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#15 My Partner And I Did A Photoshoot With Our Cat For Valentine’s Day. I Love How It Turned Out

My Partner And I Did A Photoshoot With Our Cat For Valentine’s Day. I Love How It Turned Out
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And while pets are a popular choice for a Valentine, they are not the most popular ones. That title goes to teachers. And rightfully so.

In fact, they get so many gifts that they out-do the likes of children, wives and moms.

#16 Every Year, I Take Orders For Personalized Valentine's Cookies And Donate All The Money To A Local Charity. Fourth Year For This Fundraiser And I Was Able To Donate $1540 To A Youth Group

Every Year, I Take Orders For Personalized Valentine's Cookies And Donate All The Money To A Local Charity. Fourth Year For This Fundraiser And I Was Able To Donate $1540 To A Youth Group
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#17 My Son Got Me This For Valentine's Day And It Warmed My Heart

My Son Got Me This For Valentine's Day And It Warmed My Heart
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Besides candy, the next most gifted thing are flowers. Over 50 million roses are given on average on Valentine’s Day worldwide. Mother’s Day is the other celebration for flowers.

And it’s also important to pick the appropriate color for the flower, as each color has its own symbolism, like red is for passion and love, and white is for purity.

#18 Girlfriend Got Woodworking Classes For Me (And Her) For Valentine's Day. Been A Long-Time Lurker And Am Glad To Have Finally Made The Jump. Looking Forward To Learning A Lot More

Girlfriend Got Woodworking Classes For Me (And Her) For Valentine's Day. Been A Long-Time Lurker And Am Glad To Have Finally Made The Jump. Looking Forward To Learning A Lot More
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#19 My Boyfriend And I Are In A Long-Distance Relationship. His Mom Made Me Chocolate Strawberries Because She Was Worried I’d Be Lonely On Valentine’s Day

My Boyfriend And I Are In A Long-Distance Relationship. His Mom Made Me Chocolate Strawberries Because She Was Worried I’d Be Lonely On Valentine’s Day
I’m gonna cry. I love her so much!
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#20 Harrison Is Ready For Valentine’s Day

Harrison Is Ready For Valentine’s Day
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