Valentine's Day

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2023 Date14 February 2023
2024 Date14 February 2024

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Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day History

Valentine's Day is a celebration of love and friendship. The idea of Valentine's Day seems to have originated during the Middle Ages, somewhere around the 14th or 15th century. The holiday derived its name from two Roman martyrs for love, both named Valentine.

The first Valentine was beheaded on February 14th, but not before leaving a note signed from your Valentine for his lady. The second Valentine was supposedly a bishop who secretly married young couples, an act that was forbidden by the Roman Emperor who wanted young men to first serve as soldiers before marrying. Valentine ignored the law and was beheaded on February 14. An ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia, a celebration for which young men randomly chose the name of a young girl to escort to the festivities, has also been linked to the origins of Valentine's Day. Since then, the custom of selecting a sweetheart on February 14th has spread through Europe and its colonies and transformed itself into the celebration of love and friendship that we know today.

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Valentine's Day Facts & Quotes

  • According to the National Retail Federation, the projected total Valentine's Day spending for 2021 was $22 billion.
  • Symbols for Valentine's day include hearts, chocolate, flowers, and Cupid - the Roman God of Love.
  • Spending for 2022's Valentine's Day was expected to be $21.8 billion, according to the National Retail Federation.
  • The expected spending on greeting cards for 2019 was $933 million.
  • Love looks not with the eyes but with the mind. And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind - William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream

Valentine's Day Top Events and Things to Do

  • Send someone you care for a Valentine's Day card. Take the time to write a small note or love poem inside. Sign it, from your Valentine.
  • Go to a special romantic dinner with your sweetheart. Tip: Book early as this is one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants.
  • Watch the movie Valentine's Day (2010) or the Notebook (2004). Both are romance movies with star casts.
  • Send a Secret Valentine to someone several days before, and then reveal your identity on February 14th.
  • Remember other important people in your life, such as your parents, grandparents and old friends. Send them a small card or gift to remind them of how much you care.

Valentine's Day References and Related Sites

www.americaslibrary.gov: America's Library (Library of Congress) Valentine's day
State Files: Valentine's Day
NRF: 2018 Valentine's Day Spending
fortunly.com: Valentine day stats

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