18. Medieval knights would sometimes wear lace armbands, and the material has been associated with romance ever since
Pretty lace is a popular Valentine’s Day gift the world over these days. The word comes from the Latin ‘lacques‘, which means to ‘capture’ – and originally the gift was given as a play on words when you wanted to ‘capture someone’s heart’. The tradition can also be traced back to the Middle Ages. Again, knights of the medieval ages would dedicate jousts to the objects of their affection. Some would wear ribbons around their arms, while others would wear little pieces of lace above their plate armor.
