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The flowers of early spring are here! tulips, Bells of Ireland, Stock, Snapdragons, and daisies are available just to name a few! Stop by our 10th & Raceway store and take advantage of one of our weekly take out specials. Call us at 317.273.1100 for details.
Check out our monthly special! Capture you Valentine’s Heart with this beautiful mixed bouquet featuring red carnations, pink tea roses, alstroemeria lilies, white daisies, and purple statice arranged in a clear glass vase and finished with a keepsake silver colored heart engraved with “Love is patient, Love is kind, Love never ends.” Product is available for delivery in the Indianapolis area and surrounding communities only. Style of flowers and vase may vary based on availability. Item # 10V01. Product is $46.95 plus tax, delivery and relay charges where applicable. Check it out in our monthly special category on our website!
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Why do we Celebrate Valentines Day?
Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men — his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.
According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl — who may have been his jailor's daughter — who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure.
For more information on Valentines Day go to www.history.com.
The above information was provided by:
The History Channel
A&E Television Networks
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Send balloons, chocolates or a WoodWick candle with your gift! Mylar balloons are available in a variety of sizes and sentiments starting from just $4.99 each. Boxed chocolates from the South Bend Chocolate Company are available from $10.95. WoodWicks start at just $18.95! Call, shop online, or visit us at our 10th & Raceway location today.
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Have you ever wondered what drop ship means?
Check out our blog about drop ship flowers you wont believe what you read!
http://gillespieflorists.blogspot.com/2009/08/drop-ship-flowers-are-they-good-for_21.html
Also, Check out this video below! It’s a commercial from Teleflora! This video shows a recipient receiving flowers from someone who decided to
send drop ship flowers instead of Florist Hand delivered flowers! If you have
sent drop ship flowers before, you need to see this video and see what you are
putting your loved one through! Drop ship flowers is not a product that
Gillespie Florists carries, Gillespie florists only delivers the freshest of
product professionally designed to look beautiful upon arrival!
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Last Updated 02/05/10
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