Its a new year again an in just a month, the month of romance is upon us once again. Valentines Day is considered as a special day for lovers and on this day we see couples dining out, exchanging gifts to express their emotions. But Valentines Day is not just for couples, it is also a day for families to get together. This is never truer than in the land of numerous festivals ” the Philippines.

For my family, it has always been a tradition to give our mother a bouquet of roses on this day. Shes already in her late forties and we all feel that she needs to know that we love her. I think she appreciates it too because last Valentines Day, I wasnt home to facilitate the buying of the bouquets and she was looking for it.

Ive made a search on the internet and found that the most common gifts during Valentine are chocolates and flowers. Most flower shop Philippines sell expensive bouquets during this day. Roses are bestsellers but there are other varieties to choose from. I give my mom tulips every Valentine, primarily because tulips in Philippine flower shop are uncommon and I want to show her that weve made a great effort in looking for it. In essence were telling her that shes as rare as tulips and she is well loved. Other top choices for Valentines Day are carnation, iris, lilies, and daisies.