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Today, that same company estimates that 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day second only to Christmas in terms of card-sending holidays. Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, [1] is celebrated annually on February 14. [2] It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine , and through later folk traditions it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in This makes Valentine's Day the second biggest holiday for exchanging greeting cards after Christmas. And how sweet: Teachers receive the most Valentine's Day cards annually , followed by children Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD, and the rest is this history. That makes the day second only to Christmas for the sending of the most holiday cards. It’s the second most popular day to drop to one knee after Christmas. Valentine’s Day caps off a time of year sometimes called “engagement season.” Each year, a full 40 percent of the year Valentine’s Day is the holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. It may have had beginnings in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which celebrated the coming of spring and included fertility rites and other activities, but the origin of the holiday is vague at best. Everyone loves a good love story, but the history of Valentine's Day is a bit different from the romanticized version of the holiday recognized today. While February 14 is widely celebrated with sweet Valentine's Day treats, heartfelt Valentine's Day gifts, and romantic dinners, few people are familiar with the holiday's true origins. The most common saying is, "Be my Valentine." Valentine decorations and cards can go on store shelves as early as the day after Christmas. Schools decorate their classrooms with paper hearts and streamers just for this occasion. The most common gifts to give on Valentine's Day are candy and flowers. How did Valentine's Day begin? St. Valentine's Day is 51 days after Christmas Day. That's seven weeks and two days. Two days after Saturday is Monday. Valentine was executed on February 14 th in the year 270. Two hundred years later, his execution day was proclaimed St. Valentine`s Day. Today, an estimated 145 million cards are sold each year, making this day the second biggest holiday for greeting cards after Christmas. The closer it gets to the holiday; the more cards are sold. Originally I had planned to give the house a warm and wintry feeling after taking down all the Christmas decorations. But, when you get smacked in the face with your husband’s unexpected unemployment, everything changes. Decorating doesn’t seem important any more. Packing for a new destination is first and forefront. Yet, somewhere along the way [] And over 60 years later, Hallmark Cards sold its first-ever Valentine’s Day card and never looked back. 6. Gifting Chocolates and Candies. And finally, neither Christmas nor Valentine’s Day would be complete without lots of candy. They make the perfect small gift and are so much fun to decorate with. If you’re planning to end your relationship, there are benefits to breaking up before Valentine’s Day. But if you’re not sure, breaking up after the holiday might help you sort through your Place Valentine’s Gifts Under the Tree. One of the most exciting moments of Christmas is seeing the pile of gifts beautifully wrapped and carefully placed underneath the tree. Why stop at Christmas? After all, no Valentine’s Day would be complete without a few tokens of love gifted to the people who mean the most to you. Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14; this year Valentine's Day falls on a Friday. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts The transition time from Christmas to Valentine’s Day can be quite challenging for us home decor lovers. Sometimes it feels like you don’t even have your Christmas decor down before you need to get your Valentine’s Day up. Other times, you’re wondering if January 3rd is too early to have your Valentine’s Day decorations out. Presidents Day always falls on the third Monday in February. This year, Presidents Day will fall on the Monday after Valentine’s Day, Monday, Feb. 16, 2025. The Origins of Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is celebrated worldwide, but its origins are steeped in mystery and history. Let's explore some fascinating facts about how this day came to be. Ancient Roman Festival: Valentine's Day traces back to the Roman festival of Lupercalia, a fertility celebration held on February 15. It was later As with Christmas, don’t forget to buy the Valentine’s Day candy that is on sale after Valentine’s Day to use for Easter. You can also use the chocolate as a substitute for almost anything that calls for chocolate chips. Stock up on Valentine’s cards, candy and other things for next year.
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