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The tradition of giving a lovespoon as a romantic gesture to your intended dates back many centuries.

Carved from one single piece of wood, the lovespoon has a wealth of romantic symbolism and meaning.

The earliest known example dates back to 1677 and is kept at The Museum of Welsh Life in Cardiff. The tradition probably dates back long before that. The carving of lovespoons on cold and dark winters nights in Wales was a popular pastime.

There's a romantic meaning to each part of the spoon. Wrapped up in the intricate carvings were many symbols through which a message of love and intentions could be passed. These are the symbols and their meanings:

	Symbol Meanings Anchor Security, steadfastness, home to stay and the desire to settle down. Ball in cage Love held safe, number of children or years together. Barley sugar twist Developed from sailors carving rope. Bell Weddings and anniversaries. Birds Birds of Love. Chain links Years together, number of children and linking of lives. Comma shapes Soul signs. Cross Faith and marriage. Daffodil The flower of Wales and a symbol of affection. Diamond Wealth and good fortune. Double spoon Togetherness. Dragon Traditional symbol of Wales and protection. Flowers Affection. Grapes Love grows. Harp Traditional Welsh symbol. Heart My heart is yours and true love. Hearts We both feel the same about each other. Heart-shaped bowl Full and bountiful life. Horseshoe Good luck and happiness. Key and keyhole Home together, my house is yours and security. Knot Everlasting and together forever. Leaves Love grows. Ring Together forever. Stork and baby New baby. Vine Love grows. Wheel Supporting a loved one. Double spoons The couple together forever. Triple spoons Family.

After falling out of popularity in the second half of the 19th century, lovespoons have become one of Wales' most popular and enduring tourist souvenirs because they're unique to Wales. The romantic aspects of the lovespoon have been somewhat diluted. They're now bought as gifts for all sorts of occasions.

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