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The first Valentine sent in the United States was in the 1840’s by Esther Howgald. Most of us enjoy "spoiling" a loved one on Valentine’s Day. Sending gifts and cards conveys love, affection, and friendship. There is no biblical reason why Christians should not celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving their loved ones flowers, candy and/or cards. First, let’s look at the reasons why Christians can celebrate Valentine’s Day. Why Some Christians Do Celebrate It. As Christians, we are called to love another. Romans 12:10 says, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Christians can use Valentine’s Day to show their love for one another. Nevertheless, Paganism may or may not have had anything to do with Valentine’s Day. Love Birds. How Valentine’s Day became connected with romantic love is said to be due to a poem by Geoffrey Chaucer. In 1375, he wrote “Parliament of Foules” connecting romantic love to the beginning of mating season for birds (mid-February). Related article: 10 Simple but Powerful Reasons Christians Should Not Celebrate Valentine’s Day. What the Bible says about Valentine’s Day. The Bible is clear when it comes to using paganism to worship God. God, in multiple times, has condemned pagan worship and has warned His people to never follow the customs of the Gentiles. The evolution of Valentine’s Day has followed a course similar to the evolution of Santa Claus. It began with legends surrounding an obscure saint (actually, there’s more than one St. Valentine) from early Christian history that oddly morphed over the centuries into something else entirely. SHOULD CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY? by Shawn Brasseaux. Valentine’s Day, every February 14 th, involves hugs and kisses, the sending of millions of romantic greeting cards, the giving of roses and other flowers, and the mass consumption of chocolates and additional candies. Valentine's Day doesn't have to strictly be a day you spend with others. It can be a day to just spend alone and enjoy your own company. 3. Temptation. A third reason why Christians may doubt if they can enjoy Valentine's Day is the matter of temptation. For unmarried couples, Valentine's Day can pose a great temptation to their sexual purity. As Christians, our celebration of Valentine’s Day should be grounded in the principles of love outlined in Scripture. It is an opportunity to respect the relationships we hold dear and to express gratitude for the love and grace bestowed upon us by God. Here are some ways we can celebrate Valentine’s Day in a manner consistent with our Today we celebrate Valentine’s Day each year on February 14th by sending cards or letters, giving gifts such as chocolate or flowers, and having meals in restaurants. Many adults see Valentine’s Day as an occasion to offer expensive gifts such as jewelry to their sweetheart. A young woman or young man may choose this day to express their Whether or not a Christian should celebrate Valentine’s Day is a matter of personal interpretation and belief. There is no mention of Valentine, Saint Valentine or Valentine’s Day in the Bible. Some Christians view Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to celebrate love and affection for their partners, friends, and family, and see it as a How Christians Should Celebrate Valentine’s Day How Christians Should Celebrate Valentine’s Day 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (NIV) 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass Whether or not a Christian should celebrate Valentine’s Day is a matter of personal interpretation and belief. There is no mention of Valentine, Saint Valentine or Valentine’s Day in the Bible. Some Christians view Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to celebrate love and affection for their partners, friends, and family, and see it as a Let’s see why Christians should celebrate Valentine’s Day! Why Christians celebrate it. As Christians, we are constantly encouraged to love each other. Romans 12:10 said: “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Christians can use Valentine’s Day to prove their love for one another. Where did Valentine's Day come from? Should Christians celebrate it? The origin of Valentine's Day is unclear. February 14 is listed on the Calendar of Saints in both the Anglican and Lutheran churches. The Roman Catholic Church no longer lists Saint Valentine's Day on its official calendar and, instead, has made it a local celebration. The evolution of Valentine’s Day has followed a course similar to the evolution of Santa Claus. It began with legends surrounding an obscure saint (actually, there’s more than one St. Valentine) from early Christian history that oddly morphed over the centuries into something else entirely. Should CHRISTIANS Celebrate VALENTINE'S DAY? Most of us enjoy "spoiling" loved ones on Valentine’s Day by sending gifts and cards that convey love, affectio As Christians, our celebration of Valentine’s Day should be grounded in the principles of love outlined in Scripture. It is an opportunity to respect the relationships we hold dear and to express gratitude for the love and grace bestowed upon us by God. Here are some ways we can celebrate Valentine’s Day in a manner consistent with our Christianity is all about love, and so is St. Valentine’s Day, right? Would God want Christians to celebrate Valentine’s Day? The newscasters were lamenting a report that a particular elementary school would no longer allow students to exchange valentines. (The same school had prohibited the exchange of candies the year before.) Pingback: 10 Simple but Powerful Reasons Christians Should not Celebrate Valentine’s Day – Becoming Christians Feyi Akinbile says: February 7, 2021 at 12:18 pm So is Valentine’s Day a tradition Christians should feel free to participate in? Answer: When researching questions like this one, it is important to examine our sources carefully. Although it may be claimed on Wikipedia that Valentine’s Day has no pre-Christian antecedents, a look at more reliable sources reveals otherwise.
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