Symbols of Love

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Summary: More info on love symbols than you'll ever find elsewhere
Review: This book is comprehensive, very informative, and very interesting. And, it will save you the time of surfing through dozens of Valentine websites that give inaccurate information on love symbols.

The book takes a look at the obvious love symbols, like the heart, and obscure items that most people probably wouldn't even think of, like rice or shoes tied at the back of a newly married couple's car, and traces their history back to ancient times, various cultures, and traditions. It also provides information on the courtship traditions and wedding rituals of various countries.

I bought this a week before Valentine's Day, and it definitely got me into the spirit of the holiday. A great gift for a significant other or loved one.