Over time, numerous stories of how Valentine’s Day came about have developed into the legend we know today. Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd century, holds the name of this holiday. At the time of his life, strict laws were in place prohibiting Roman soldiers to marry. In secret, Saint Valentine began to marry Roman soldiers in hidden Christian ceremonies. This was the beginning of Valentine’s reputation and opinion on the importance of love. Eventually, Valentine was arrested and jailed for his committed crimes. While imprisoned, he cared for fellow prisoners and his jailor’s blind daughter. Legend has it that Valentine cured the jailor’s daughter’s blindness and before his execution, was determined to write a love message signed ‘from your Valentine’ addressed to her.
On every Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day marks the celebration of romantic love, admiration and friendships. Couples admire their better halves and express their love for one another. Sympathetic messages are sent to loved ones while classrooms honor Valentine’s Day by sharing themed candies. So, what recently mixed candies should be expected to appear in the Target aisle?
New Valentine’s Candies for 2024
1. BRACH’S Mellowcreme Roses
If you’re waiting to take a bite into Mellowcreme Pumpkins on Halloween, sink your teeth into a soft and squishy Mellowcreme Rose eight months earlier.
2. Sanders Dark Chocolate Raspberry Sea Salt Caramel Hearts
These tempting candies include a limited-edition raspberry caramel filling, coated in dark chocolate and topped with coarse salt for a sweet and salty combination.
3. PEEPS Sour Strawberry Flavored Marshmallow Chicks
Along with the latest additions, PEEPS manufactured a puckering kick with these tangy strawberry marshmallows just for this special day.
4. Dove Promises Dark Chocolate & Strawberry Swirl
Want a silky smooth promise? Dove Promises Dark Chocolate & Strawberry Swirl’s incorporate a dark, silky-smooth shell with a mouthful of delicate strawberry swirls.
5. Brach’s Tiny Conversation Hearts
Banana, orange, grape, cherry and lemon flavored conversations are iconic, cute and the perfect key to unlocking childhood nostalgia. They are also exceedingly flavorful.
6. Lik-m-aid Fun Dip Valentine’s Day Exchange Candy & Card Kit
With this throwback treat, Fun Dip pouches bring teenagers back to their elementary classrooms. Licks of Cherry Yum Diddly Dip and RazzApple Magic Dip powders refresh all senses.
7. Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Snoopy KISSES
These KISSES are simple, but mouthwatering chocolate bites wrapped in decorative foil with Snoopy and his friends, X’s and O’s and hearts.
8. Jet-Puffed Strawberry Marshmallow Hearts
Either for roasting smores, adding to a party mix or eating straight from the bag, all individuals will enjoy a sweet, pillow-like bundle of sugar.
