We take a look at the facts, myths, traditions and superstitions surrounding St. Valentine's Day...

Thinking of saying it with flowers? Roses have long been the flower of choice for St. Valentine's Day. They are closely linked to love, but beware, each colour sends out its own message apparently, so choose wisely...

White rose: You're heavenly or I'm worthy of you. Innocence and purity are also inferred.

Yellow rose: An offering of joy and gladness. Sometimes it means jealousy.

Red rose: I love you, as well as having respect and courtesy for you.

Burgundy rose: You are bestowed with unconscious beauty.

Pink rose: You have grace and gentility.

Dark pink rose: An offering of gratitude and appreciation.

Light pink rose: An offering of admiration or sympathy.

Coral/orange rose: A sign of enthusiasm and desire for the recipient (most often given to men by women).

Fun facts about St. Valentine's Day

On St. Valentine's Day, the first guy's name you read in the paper or hear on the TV or radio will be the name of the man you will marry.

If you see a squirrel on St. Valentine's Day, you will marry a cheapskate who will hoard all your money.

If you see a goldfinch on St. Valentine's Day, you will marry a millionaire.

If you see a flock of doves on St. Valentine's Day, you will have a happy, peaceful marriage.

If you find a glove on the road on St. Valentine's Day, your future beloved will have the other missing glove.

If you see a robin on St. Valentine's Day, you will marry a crime fighter - maybe they mean Condorman!

Have you got any superstitions of your own? If you have, click here to tell us all about them. We will publish them all and of course, we promise not to call you a doctor!