💕 SAN VALENTINE'S CARDS💕

The first Valentine's cards were sent in the 18th century. Initially there were handmade efforts, as pre-made cards were not yet available. Lovers would decorate paper with romantic symbols including flowers and love knots, often including puzzles and lines of poetry. Those who were less inspired could buy volumes that offered guidance on selecting the appropiate words and images to woo their lover. These cards were then slipped secretly under a door, or tried to a door-knocker.💬💞