LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. — It’s officially Valentine’s Day, bringing plenty of cheer and excitement among students with or without a valentine. Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year for the candy market; from Hershey’s Kisses to heart-shaped chocolate boxes, there are plenty of choices of Valentine’s sweet treats.
Sweetarts Hearts
Sweetarts Hearts are usually shown as the average Valentine’s Day treat, as they aid in a sweet and sour candy craving. Whether you remember getting a Sweetarts box in elementary school or from a middle school valentine or friend, Sweethearts have plenty of nostalgia.
“My favorite Valentine’s Day candy is Sweetarts,” Rory Young, a Los Alamitos High School sophomore, said.
Sweetarts Hearts have been established for over 100 years and have been a constant presence every Valentine’s Day. The sweet messages on the hearts make for an even better surprise every year!
Valentine’s Fun Dip
Fun Dip is a great way to enjoy sour and sweet candy! Depending on what flavor you receive, every bite can be a different experience. The Valentine’s design for Fun Dip makes a fun little twist to what they normally look like. Once you start dipping the white stick into the flavored sugar packet, the excitement begins!
See’s Candies chocolates
See’s Candy has great chocolate and lollipops to improve any Valentine’s Day. When Valentine’s comes around, See’s Candy is a great place to boost your candy-giving game. The Valentine’s lollipops and chocolate packages are so delicious and are a little more fancy than your average chocolate box.
The cinnamon lollipops, which are red for Valentine’s Day, are one of the best seasonal lollipops See’s Candies has! You can buy either an individual lollipop or a pack, depending on your appetite. Chocolate hearts are another seasonal special that are more unique and complement the Valentine’s action of giving your heart away.
Ghirardelli heart-shaped chocolates
Gerihdelli chocolates are an exceptional choice versus other chain chocolate brands! These chocolates are assorted with milk chocolate to dark, and the fillings leave a great mark on your taste buds! The festivity of the chocolate brings out the flavor and sweet fun of Valentine’s Day! A Ghirardelli chocolate is the perfect gourmet treat to give your special someone.
Heart-shaped lollipops
Heart-shaped lollipops are another classic, heart-shaped candy for everyone can enjoy. The flavors vary from strawberry to cherry, but they always have a great taste.
“I love the heart-shaped lollipops!” Riley Mitchell, another LAHS sophomore, said.
This is another nostalgic treat that can be remembered from our elementary school days. Although these are a smaller treat, they are long-lasting and quickly bring a smile to your face.
Valentine’s Day is a perfect day for not only relationships but also to appreciate affection and friendship. Candy is the perfect way to show that gratitude, especially when it’s shaped like a heart!
