England

Women in England used to place five bay leaves on their pillows on the eve of Valentine's Day, one in each corner and one in the middle, to bring their future spouses' dreams. They may also soak bay leaves with rosewater and put them on their pillows.

In Norfolk, Jack Valentine serves as a sort of Santa Claus during Valentine's Day. Children eagerly await the knocking of Jack Valentine on their doors, and while they do not see Old Father Valentine, they love the candies and tiny gifts left on their porches.