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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 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 In this article, we take a look at the various historical and cultural influences that have shaped Valentine’s Day. From the mysterious figure of Saint Valentine and the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia to the medieval traditions of courtly love and the commercialization of the holiday in the modern era, we explore how February 14th became the day to celebrate love. The first known Valentine’s Day card was sent by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London in the early 15th century. However, the tradition of exchanging cards became more widespread in the 18th century. When did Valentine’s Day cards become commercially produced? The origins of Valentine’s Day are pretty obscure. While scholars generally agree that the holiday was popularized in the 1840s in the U.K. and U.S., the specific historical roots of the The History of Valentine's Day, and Why We Celebrate. Valentine’s Day may be associated with romance, but the history of the holiday isn’t exactly lovey-dovey. Here are the facts you may not know—plus, fun ideas for Valentine's Day 2025. Written valentines began appearing in 1400, and Shakespeare referenced Valentine's Day three times in his plays in the early 1600s. In the 1800s, Esther Howland began mass-producing Valentine's While the first known Valentine’s Day card was printed in 1849 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the first commercially printed Valentine was released in 1913. Because of this, and to limit the scope of the history a bit to keep this short and sweet, I’ll be focusing on how Americans may have celebrated Valentine’s Day for the past 100 years.* Similar to the modern Valentine's Day holiday, the Roman festival was celebrated in the middle of February and involved feasting and pairing off partners. However, unlike Valentine's Day, it was a bit of a raucous celebration filled with debauchery, blood, and sacrifice. For example, it was tradition for the hide of a sacrificed goat to be cut The story of Valentine's Day began 1700 years ago with Valentinius. The printer's business proved excellent, and by 1901 similar productions were being prepared in the United States. Since then, the rose, especially red, has remained a universal symbol of romantic love, passion, and devotion. This makes it the perfect choice for expressing your most sincere feelings on Valentine's Day. The Symbolism of Roses on Valentine's Day. Roses on Valentine's Day are more than just beautiful blooms, they’re a language of romance Giving valentines. According to the lore, the second St. Valentine didn’t just fall in love with his jailer’s daughter. He also sent her a final farewell letter, signed “from your Valentine.” Today is Valentine's Day, or St Valentine's Day. It's celebrated every year on 14 February. You can find out all about the day of love here. Where does the name Valentine come from?. The holiday is aptly named after Saint Valentine, but who exactly was he? Valentine is likely based on a combination of two Valentines who were executed on February 14 in different years by Roman Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd century A.C.E., according to NPR. Sharing a laugh with your kids, your partner, your coworkers, or anyone else on Valentine’s Day can be a fun way to enjoy the day together. Whether you write them in a card or just rattle them 4. Cupid has roots in Greek mythology. Watch out around Valentine’s Day, or else you may be struck by Cupid’s arrow. According to Ti me, the ubiquitous cherub can be traced back to 700 B.C.In 1. Sending Proposals. Valentine's Day in the USA is marked by a tradition of expressing love through romantic proposals. Couples take this opportunity to take their relationships to the next level, with many choosing this Day to pop the question, making it a significant moment in their lives. I think Valentine's Day achieved the spirit of Valentine's Day much like Love Actually achieved the spirit of Christmas. Perhaps, but if it's a spirit not worth achieving, that explains the failure. To be honest, Valentine's Day isn't really a highly regarded holiday. It's the job of the film to be honest to reality. Connect with Us. Presented By. History How the Valentine’s Day Heart Got Its Shape. 5 minute read. By Olivia B. Waxman. Updated: February 14, 2017 6:59 PM [ET] | Originally published The Commercialization of Valentine's Day. At the start of the 20th century, the average spending on Valentine's Day was moderate. People often exchanged cards and small gifts, with a focus on sentimental gestures rather than extravagant spending. However, as the 20th century progressed, the commercialization of Valentine's Day continued to expand.
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