Famous Couples
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz starred as Lucy and Ricky Ricardo on this groundbreaking 1950s sitcom.
I Love Lucy
The show pioneered the three-camera filming technique and was one of the most-watched programs in American television history.
This civil rights leader met his future wife, Coretta Scott, while both were students in Boston.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Coretta Scott King became a powerful activist in her own right after his assassination.
This British rock band performed the 1967 love anthem “All You Need Is Love” during the first live global satellite broadcast.
The Beatles
Celebrated every February 14th, this patron saint of love and romance gives his name to a popular holiday filled with cards and candy.
St. Valentine
Though little is historically certain about him, legends say he secretly performed marriages for couples in ancient Rome.
These classic Valentines flowers come in color varieties such red, white, or pink
Roses
Cultivation of roses dates back to over 5,000 years ago in China, later being seen in Ancient Rome and the Middle East.
the 1960s hit 'I Got You, Babe' was sung by this husband and wife
Sonny and Cher
The song became their signature tune and helped launch their popular television variety show.
This U.S. First Lady endured a famously troubled marriage to President John F. Kennedy but became an enduring symbol of elegance and strength after his assassination.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Her poise during the national tragedy helped shape the lasting image of “Camelot.”
This singer made “Can’t Help Falling in Love” a wedding favorite after recording it for the 1961 film Blue Hawaii.
Elvis Presley
The melody was based on a French love song from the 18th century.
This patron saint of Ireland is honored each March 17th with parades, green clothing, and shamrocks.
St. Patrick
Tradition says he used the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity.
This stuffed toy was named after President Theodore Roosevelt following a 1902 hunting trip in which he refused to shoot one of these animals
Teddy Bear
The incident, widely publicized in newspapers, inspired a Brooklyn shopkeeper to create a plush bear and nickname it “Teddy’s bear.”
This First Lady stood beside Franklin Delano Roosevelt during the Great Depression and World War II, later becoming a key voice in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
After FDR’s death, she continued public service at the United Nations, becoming one of the most respected women of the 20th century.
This queen’s long romance and political alliance with Mark Antony ended after their defeat by Octavian at the Battle of Actium.
Cleopatra
Their dramatic partnership has inspired countless plays and films, including Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra.
This Motown group sang the romantic hit “My Girl,” featuring a memorable bass line and the lyric, “I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day.”
The Tempations
“My Girl” became their signature song and a staple of 1960s soul music.
Known for her charity and service to the poor in Calcutta, this modern Catholic figure was canonized in 2016 and is the patron saint of missionaries of charity.
Mother Teresa
She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work.
Instead of handing your date cash, you could present one of these store- or restaurant-specific vouchers to cover the cost of a romantic meal.
Gift Card/Certificate
Traditional gift certificates were often printed paper vouchers before most businesses transitioned to plastic or digital gift cards.
After marrying Prince Rainier III in 1956, this American actress became Princess of Monaco.
Grace Kelly
She left a successful Hollywood career to assume royal duties in Monaco.
This Renaissance city became synonymous with star-crossed lovers thanks to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Verona
Today, visitors can tour “Juliet’s House,” a popular romantic tourist site.
This singer made “Crazy” a country-pop classic in 1961, written by a young Willie Nelson.
Patsy Cline
“Crazy” became one of the most-played songs in jukebox history.
This French heroine, who claimed divine guidance in battle, is the patron saint of France and soldiers.
Joan of Arc
She was canonized in 1920, centuries after being executed during the Hundred Years’ War.
This card company has the slogan 'when you care enough to send the very best'
Hallmark
Hallmark Card Company was created by three brothers following the loss of their original card inventory to a fire
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were longtime Hollywood spouses; Newman was especially famous for starring in this 1967 prison drama.
Cool Hand Luke
The film cemented Newman’s reputation as one of the defining actors of his generation.
This Mexican artist’s stormy marriage to muralist Diego Rivera became almost as famous as her self-portraits.
Frida Kahlo
Kahlo and Rivera divorced and later remarried, maintaining a complex lifelong bond.
Dolly Parton wrote this heartfelt farewell love song in 1973 before it became a massive hit for Whitney Houston in 1992.
I Will Always Love You
Parton reportedly turned down Elvis Presley’s request to record it because she wanted to retain publishing rights.
Often depicted holding keys, this apostle is considered the patron saint of fishermen and is traditionally viewed as the first pope.
St. Peter
According to Christian tradition, he was one of Jesus’ closest disciples and a leader of the early Church.
Home to brands like Lindt & Sprüngli and Nestlé, this country is internationally associated with high-quality chocolate production.
Switzerland
Switzerland consistently ranks among the top countries in chocolate consumption per capita, with Swiss residents eating more chocolate per person than almost anywhere else in the world.