A sweet Valentine's: say it with chocolate's poetry.

Valentine's Day is the celebration of lovers that takes place in almost every part of the world on February 14th. It’s an opportunity to let ourselves melt away a bit and be carried away by a soft sweetness full of feeling. But what do we really know about this celebration? Let's talk a bit about its history.

THE HISTORY OF VALENTINE'S DAY

This is a commemoration that has ancient origins, even dating back to the 5th century A.D., when Pope Gelasius I decided to replace the pagan festival of Lupercalia, a Roman celebration held in honor of the god Faunus who protected sheep and goats from wolf attacks, with the celebration of the Christian saint and martyr Valentine of Terni. The legend tells that the saint donated money to a poor girl which then constituted her dowry, a necessary sum for celebrating her marriage, thus saving the girl, who was without means and other support, from the terrible fate, for that time, of remaining unmarried and being excluded from the socially imposed role of women, where their entire existence was confined. This generous gift then created the tradition of recognizing Saint Bishop Valentine as the protector of lovers.

Over the centuries, thanks also to literature, starting from the late Middle Ages but especially due to the winds of Romanticism that swept across Europe during the 19th century, the perspective from which this commemoration was viewed radically changed, contributing to the creation of what we now know in the common imagination.

Valentine's Day, an occasion to celebrate love

Beyond its fascinating mythical origins, the festival of Valentine's Day today is recognized in much of the world as the occasion to celebrate the wonderful feeling that is love, offering the beloved a small gift full of meaning. Tradition speaks of flowers, chocolates, and cards, the latter tradition learned by imitation from Anglo-Saxon culture countries, where it is customary for lovers to exchange valentines, or love notes in various shapes such as hearts, doves, Cupids with bows and arrows, and colors that recall love and passion, with red being the most prominent. It is well-known that many currently struggle to tolerate or even despise this celebration as it is seen as a product of consumerism, but it is commonly believed that there is still something about this festivity that makes it worthy of celebration.

CHOCOLATE: A SWEET SYMBOL OF PASSION

And how can one best celebrate a festival that symbolizes Love if not by giving chocolate, an element that in Aztec civilization, though in a somewhat macabre sense, symbolized the human heart. A gift that comes from the heart, in popular belief, the core and origin point of romantic feeling, to cheer the heart of one’s beloved. Moreover, chocolate was in the past an elite product as it was very expensive due to its not easily obtainable nature from distant America. In short, a valuable and unique gift for someone truly special. The custom of gifting chocolates arises precisely from this consideration, and we at Spaghetti & Mandolino are here to help you with this. Therefore, we offer only the best chocolate to sweetly celebrate your Valentine’s Day. Our excellent artisanal producers know how to give us special emotions with their products that are sure to make your soulmate happy.

The Pasticceria Venezia, for example, provides us with the best chocolate in all possible forms, catering to everyone. From the most refined dragées available in seven variants, including hazelnut and white chocolate, milk or dark chocolate, spices, mixed fruit, coffee, or even mixed, to wrapped pralines of pistachio, dark chocolate, white chocolate, coffee, milk chocolate, hazelnut, and almond. From Baci di dama to spreads, the latter appreciated in seven variants as well, including pistachio, almond, hazelnut, bitter, salted caramel, white chocolate, and even a vegan version.

For those who love tradition, we also have wonderful boxes of chocolates that are already packaged and showcase a truly unique and refined packaging. Two variants in two different formats featuring chocolates made using only the best chocolate, skillfully crafted and creatively designed by the Vicenza pastry masters of Pasticceria Venezia. But we also have fantastic cakes where chocolate is the main and characteristic ingredient: the famous Sacher or the lesser-known but equally delightful Torta Bressana.

For true connoisseurs, we offer a wide selection of gourmet chocolate that only the master chocolatiers at Bonnat have managed to create: as many as twenty-five different variations to surprise and delight your loved one.

The best chocolate for Valentine’s Day is therefore brought to your home by us at Spaghetti & Mandolino: this way you can properly celebrate an occasion like Valentine’s Day, which symbolizes the highest of human emotions, Love.
Please note: to ensure that your product arrives on time to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one, whether they be a partner, spouse, or friend, the final deadline to place your order on our site is Friday, February 2, by noon. Let yourself be inspired by our sweetness!