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Choose a personalized anniversary gift to honor the occasion, whether it’s for the “Spouse of the Year” or a memento from the whole family.

Remember handing out those paper Valentines in grade school? Giving them to classmates, teachers or even the bus driver brings a smile to their faces and gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling. Charles, the Duke of Orleans gets credit for sending the first Valentine in 1415. While imprisoned in the Tower of London, his love letter makes its way back to his wife in France. It is what February 14 is all about; letting a person know you care with a simple gesture.

Of the over 190 million Americans who are expected to watch Super Bowl 56 on February 13, about 5% of them say enjoying the fun food is the most important part of the day for them. That may not seem like a lot, even though it adds up to about 11 million party goers!

Each of these Valentine colors has its own special meaning for lovers, friends and family. Although roses are a traditional gift, almost any color present wrapped in Valentine colors will represent the giver’s love and affection for the object of their desire. Other colors and color combinations also have unique meaning on Valentine’s day – read on to learn more.

One hundred and forty-five years ago, at the height of Victorian America’s passion for Valentine’s Day, people recognize the holiday by sending out mass-produced cards. The curiosity for us nowadays is an 1870s valentine is just as likely to profess undying love as it is to insult a person’s looks, intelligence and behavior.

Every February 14, all over the world and especially in the United States, candy, flowers, gifts and romantic messages are exchanged between loved ones. From ancient Roman rituals to the customs of Victorian England, find out more about this centuries-old holiday.

-Plautus

Wives, husbands, children, parents … friends and coworkers … someone you admire from afar? We’ve created a Valentine’s Day Gift Guide full of specially selected gifts to help you choose that perfect present … and create a little romance for Valentine’s Day.

They say the happiest people have hobbies they love. Mindful living experts agree. Hobbies keep us interested in life, passionate and full of energy. If you keep your hobby at the top of your “to do” list, it can enrich your life, last a lifetime and “be a tender friend as you age,” says Dr. Kathleen Hall, author of Mindful Living Everyday. In addition, people who have a hobby are willing to spend more money on something that they get pleasure and relaxation from doing in their spare time.

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. Its Chinese symbol looks like this:

A New Year’s gift is just that much more special when it is engraved with a name or personalized with a caption that matches the recipient’s tastes or personality.

Make your New Year’s Eve party unique with personalized shot glasses. It’s a little more than a week away, so you still have time to create a custom party favor to commemorate the specialness of the evening –and wow your guests at the same time.

We believe every day is a reason to celebrate and today, we’re celebrating you –our customers- and wishing you the best of the season!

You still have time to make your gift-giving special and have them delivered for Christmas! Take a look at these custom engraved ideas …

Uninspired by the same old holiday gift selection out there? Create something truly unique and wonderful at PlaqueMaker – treasured keepsakes that can become holiday traditions for you and your loved ones.

They say it’s the thought that counts, right? People give plaques for all sorts of reasons – many times to commemorate an award such as Employee of the Year or an achievement such as Top Salesperson. What if you think of a plaque in a more unusual way –as a personalized gift for Christmas or to celebrate New Year’s Eve?

Plants and trees that remain green all year have always had a special meaning for people in the winter. Long before the advent of Christianity, people all over the world hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows, especially at winter solstice. Many ancient peoples, including the Egyptians, Romans, Vikings and Druids believed winter came every year because the sun god had become sick and weak. They celebrated the solstice by adorning their homes with evergreen boughs, signifying that the sun god would soon recover from illness and summer was sure to return. It’s a classic story of the triumph of life over death and everlasting life.

Legend has it that Santa Claus is a folkloric figure who brings gifts to the homes of good, Christian children on December 24, the night before Christmas Day. The modern day Mr. Claus actually has origins in history – his name is said to derive from Sinterklaas, the Dutch pronunciation of Saint Nicholas – that Greek dude who is also a bishop and gift-giver of presents to needy children, with a little bit of the German god Odin thrown in for good measure –all to perpetrate the romance of a magical sleigh ride across the sky during the pagan midwinter event of Yule.