When you celebrate Valentine's Day on the Net, you can send virtual candy that contains no calories, virtual flowers that won't make you sneeze, or free online greeting cards that are sure to make you smile.

If you want to send a Valentine's Day card to your cyberfriends, a good place to start is Valentine's Day Cards at 123 Greetings. You can even send a love letter, or "surprise your sweetheart" by sending your own picture.

At Family.com's FamilyFun Magazine, you'll find recipe ideas, such as Heartfelt Pancakes or Raspberry Tarts. Or, get ideas for Valentine crafts and games, like playing Heart Hunt or searching for Romantic Rocks.

For a site that's totally devoted to craft ideas, visit Valentine's Day Crafts. Learn how to make Heart Puzzles, Heart Caterpillars, or Mosaic Hearts.

Adults and children alike will enjoy making Heart Baskets. Visit this site and print out instructions, then get busy making these adorable baskets that would be perfect to fill with candy or small gifts in classrooms or Sunday School.

Here's a site where you can calculate the probability of a successful relationship between two people. Visit The Love Calculator, type in two names, and learn the "future" of their relationship.

At TheKiss.com, you can play a Shockwave game called Kiss or Clobber the Cupid. To play the game, you simply kiss the Cupid if you are feeling soft and fuzzy, or clobber him if you're feeling cold and prickly. The site also features an E-Kissing Booth where you can send a kiss through cyberspace, and a Tips of the Day mailing list where you can get kissing or dating tips through email.

Would you like to learn how Valentine's Day got started? Visit the Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Valentine to learn that the popular holiday has its origin in England and France during the Middle Ages, where on February 14, the birds began to pair. Therefore, the day was looked upon as a day for lovers and as a proper occasion for writing love letters and sending gifts.

HomeArts Valentine's Day Special offers tips on love and romance, how to know what color or type of flowers to send, and recipes for a romantic dinner for two.

Finally, visit Lovingyou.com's Valentine's Day Guide for ideas on Valentine's Day gifts, romantic meals, and tips on dining out, staying at home, or creating a romantic mood with lighting, food, and music.

Robin Nobles is a freelance writer who can be reached at robinnobles@robinsnest.com.

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