What lollies should you buy this Valentine’s Day?
Only a little bit longer until the most romantic day of the year!
What do your Valentine’s Day plans involve?
Whether it’s a candlelit dinner, breaking out those guitar skills to serenade your S/O, flowers, or a care package filled to the top with chocolate hearts, Australia is in the mood for love.
And it’s also in the mood for lollies as well!
You can’t say “Valentine’s” without saying “lollies.”
And we aren’t just talking about chocolate hearts in bulk, either!
What is the true story of Valentine?
Have you ever wondered how Valentine’s Day got its name?
It’s not something an awful lot of people know – in fact, it’s surprisingly dark!
it goes all the way back in ancient times… and it did not start so sweetly.
In fact, we don’t even know the exact story – according to historians, there are actually three historical figures named Valentine who might be the one we’re looking for.
The most commonly seen narrative however is that Valentine was a priest who carried out secret (and illegal) weddings for Roman couples, saving the now-husbands from being drafted to take part in Rome’s wars of conquest.
Naturally, you can see where the association with love and romance come from!
Why do we give candy on Valentine’s Day?
While the story doesn’t end well for Valentine himself (any of the three candidates – two were executed and the fate of the third is a mystery), you can at least see where the association with love and romance come from!
What’s a little more inexplicable is the link to lollies – and to chocolates, specifically. Where did that come from?
People like giving gifts
And what better gift to give than the gift of lollies?
Giving gifts feels good, especially when it’s to the love of your life.
The great thing about lollies and chocolates is that they’re a sure hit with virtually anyone, making them an extremely safe bet for Valentine’s Day and other romantic occasions.
As such, it’s little wonder that chocolates and lollies are up there with roses and red wine as one of the staples of Valentine’s Day.
There’s a sweet connection between love and lollies
There’s a huge range of different chocolates and lollies out there, including many that are perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Case-in-point: gold foil wrapped chocolate hearts. They’re heart-shaped and wrapped in shiny gold foil – they’re absolutely perfect for the job.
Not to mention, chocolates are an aphrodisiac – just another reason why they’re so good!
It used to be a sign of wealth
It might not sound like it today, but there was one point where eating chocolate was a sign of great wealth!
Think about it – transporting cocoa beans across the Atlantic to Europe is costly and time-consuming – naturally, only the wealthy could afford it once it arrived.
That made chocolate a luxury item – as well as a great gift idea!
While chocolate prices have (thankfully) dropped since then, its association with Valentine’s Day (and romance in general) have stuck around.
What is the best candy for Valentine’s Day?
So if you are thinking about giving red lollies this Valentine’s Day. Just one question: what is the best candy to buy? Well, there’s a lot, and not just chocolate either!
Luckily for you, our online lolly shop stocks each of these (and more) in huge quantities, allowing you to stuff your Valentine’s gift hamper with sweet treats like…
Heart-shaped chocolates
Chocolate has been a luxury item since the 1800s. Little wonder they’re some of the best lollies to buy during Valentine’s Day.
Chocolate hearts have long been one of the most popular items that lovers incorporate with flowers, cards and candlelit dinners.
You might be tempted to buy a bag of them in the supermarket – if you ask us however, you can do a bit better than that!
Our online candy store stocks a huge range of different heart-shaped chocolates for the romantics out there, coming in a variety of different flavours and sizes, giving you way more options than your local supermarket.
Want blue chocolate that you can put in boxes? Mini bags with a sweet message? Want to make a box of candy hearts to put in the middle of your table?
Whatever you need, we’ve got it!
Sour peach lollies hearts
And if you are looking for healthy and unsweetened lollies for Valentines, why not go for gluten-free sour peach lollies hearts that can be put in jars and glitter bags?
It’s a little unconventional, sure – and that’s exactly what makes these such a good choice.
Whether you’re simply looking to buck the trend or your Valentine prefers a savoury taste to a sweet one, just remember that you aren’t locked in to the traditional Valentine’s Day ideal.
Lollipops
Nothing grabs someone’s attention quite like lollipops do.
Our huge range of lollipops includes attention-grabbing lollipops like these – exactly what you want if your goal is to build an eye-popping Valentine’s Day lolly set-up.
For example, an eye-grabbing swirl lollipop with a small heart-shaped note attached to it is a small but sweet gesture (both literally and figuratively).
Get everything this Valentine’s Day only at MyLollies!
You’ve got an idea for Valentine’s Day – now all you need to do is put it into action.
And that starts by planning a shopping trip.
Luckily for you, there’s still time – provided you move quickly, that is.
While you can find most ordinary lollies at the local supermarket, if you’re looking for something more niche, you’ll have to stray off the beaten path in your search for Valentine’s Day sweets.
And that’s where we come in.
We make it easy for you to get every Valentine lolly that you need at our online lolly shop. No need to stress yourself out looking for each piece lolly in the supermarket when you can get cheap bulk lollies with just a few clicks!
We specialise in 3 things:
- Offering bulk lollies online
- Getting them to you quickly with speedy delivery Australia-wide
- Promising low, wholesale prices
Get everything you need for your next Valentine’s Day, only at MyLollies! Start shopping for Valentine’s Day lollies now!
Got questions? Contact us on 1300 899 000 or send us a message here.
Alternatively, if you live in Melbourne, feel free to drop by our lolly warehouse and check our lolly emporium out in-person!