Valentine's Day is the one day of the year for you to let your heart take control of your head and do something really romantic and impetuous! Make your sweetheart feel special and celebrate the most powerful emotion on earth, love. Valentine's Day provides a magnificent opportunity to really express your affection or love for that special person in your life. Whether you want to re-kindle the romantic flame with your spouse or surprise your lover or someone you're courting, you can send your message of love easily and at low cost via e-mail using e-cards. Of course, Valentine's e-cards aren't meant to replace gifts, chocolates or the usual candlelight dinner, but they can be sent as a teaser for what may lies ahead on this most romantic day of the year.

A bit of History

There are many stories as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some Historians have theorized that the celebration derives from various historical figures, but the consensus seems to be that the occasion arises from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to denounce Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D which has become our current day of love and romance. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his close friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by the sending of poems and simple gifts and gestures of love, such as flowers. There was often a social gathering or a party to really get in the mood.

In the United States, Miss Esther Howland is given credit for sending the first valentine cards. Commercial printed valentines cards were introduced in the 1800's. The spirit of love and romance continues today as valentines cards are sent out with poems, verses and many children exchange valentine cards at school. In recent years the rise of the E card has seen the birth of a new way of sending a romantic message to your loved one, and it has become one of the busiest days of the year for ecard websites.

Valentine's E-cards

If you're new to e cards, sending them is easier than you might think. Why not visit my e card website http://www.katiescards.com, where you can browse the e card collection, and then choose the one that works for you. Membership to the site is very low cost if you want to send e-cards to friends and loved ones throughout the year. You'll also have access to many birthday e cards, Christmas e cards, Thanksgiving e cards, anniversary e cards, Halloween e cards, wedding e cards, and many others.

Personalize Your E-cards

The collection of Valentines ecards available at katiescards.com feature a variety of scenarios and designs, giving you a choice of different moods and emotions. While creating an e-card, you'll be given a space to type in a personalized message. Think of something really romantic, such as a poem or love letter. Or, reveal a surprise date or dinner or night out within your message. Send the e-card to their work e-mail to give them something to special to look forward. If writing a poem, be sure to limit it to a just a couple of lines so you'll be able to fit the entire poem into the message field, as space is limited.

Browse my Valentine's Day e-cards online today, and romance your sweetheart with a sophisticated message of love and affection!