Valentine’s Day is one big day of love! And it just so happens to be one of the sweetest days of the year in every sense of the word. With it comes all of the delicious candy — chocolates, lollipops, gummies and more.
A traditional Valentine candy has to be the sweet and flirty conversation hearts.
These little sugar morsels are the tastiest Valentine you can give someone, with their cute messages engraved on the front. They come in assorted colors and flavors with things like “Call Me,” “Crazy 4 U” and “XOXO” written on them.
The History of Conversation Hearts
Also called Sweethearts, conversation hearts were originally made by the New England Confectionary Company (Necco). The company was the first to create a wafer candy called Necco Wafers in the mid-1800s.
The company began stamping their candy with little messages or logos. Eventually they started making other shapes, including hearts. Thus, the conversation heart was born around 1900.
After filing for bankruptcy in 2018, Necco sold the rights to their conversation hearts (and other brands) to Spangler Candy Company, who still distribute many of the brand’s products. Brach’s also makes their own version of the popular Valentine’s treat.
What Are Some Classic Conversation Hearts Messages?
Several messages have been displayed on conversation hearts. Classic Valentine’s phrases include “Love U,” “Be Mine” and “Sweetheart”. Other common messages are used like “U R Cute,” “For Ever,” “Text Me” and “Best Friend” making it fun to communicate with anyone via little treats.
There are some once-popular sayings that have been discontinued. “Fax Me,” “1-800 Cupid” and “Girl Power” are just a few of retired conversation hearts messages.
Say ‘I Love You’ the Country Way
With so many great love songs in the world of country music, there are plenty of song titles that would work perfectly on a heart-shaped treat. There are also some really sweet country messages that could easily be stamped on these confections.
Keep scrolling to see our country-fied conversation hearts!
23 Country Conversation Hearts for Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, express yourself with a conversation heart! We’ve crafted the perfect country conversation hearts for the big day of love!
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19 Country Song Lyrics as Valentine’s Day Cards
When it comes to expressing our love and affection, sometimes it’s our favorite country songs that do the talking for us. Country artists have a way of putting feelings into these beautifully eloquent words.
So, which country lyrics would make great Valentine’s Day cards? Keep scrollin’.
Gallery Credit: Jess