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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: February 13, 2017 12:10 PM EST; And just as many are preparing to spend the night alone eating ice-cream from a tub, alone, with a horrible ’90s romance flick. This list looks at the origins of the most famous symbol of St Valentine’s Day: the heart. V-Day reached America much later: In 1913, Hallmark started mass-producing Valentine’s cards and the holiday grew into what we celebrate today. Cupids. A common Valentine’s Day figure is the round-checked, winged little boy impishly wielding a bow and arrow. But how did hearts, arrows, and roses come to reflect Valentine's Day in the first place? Let's explore the origins and meanings of these and other Valentine's Day symbols, which are as varied as a heart-shaped box of assorted chocolates. Origin and meaning of 8 Valentine's Day symbols 1. Handmade notes and cards In addition to being a Valentine’s Day symbol, white doves are often associated with weddings, another celebration of love. Doves also are frequently seen during Christmas, and in churches, because of their religious symbolism. Why is the heart a symbol of Valentine’s Day? The most popular Valentine’s Day symbol is the heart. Valentine’s Day is once again upon us. In 2006, Keelin McDonell attempted to track down the origin of the holiday’s heart-symbol to explain how it got its familiar shape. Her article is Valentine’s Day is filled with recognizable icons and symbols that help represent the themes of love and affection associated with the holiday. From the ubiquitous red heart to Cupid’s arrow, these Valentine’s symbols have become shorthand for conveying romantic sentiments. The heart shape is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. It’s used to express love, affection, and romantic feelings. But did you know that the heart shape has a much deeper meaning than just romance? The heart shape has been around for centuries, but its exact origin is unknown. Some believe it was created by a medieval artist as an abstract representation of the human heart Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 every year. It is a day filled with hearts, cupids, and special valentines cards. People have been using the same Valentine’s Day symbols for so long that many people do not know the meanings behind them. For Catholics, February 14 is the Feast of Saint Valentine (also known as Saint Valentine of The heart is universally recognised, its iconography found in art, advertising, and everyday exchanges. For Valentine’s Day, hearts on cards, as cakes and balloons and as one of the most used Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids are actually dark, bloody — and a bit muddled. While most people associate Valentine’s Day with Cupid’s arrows and candy hearts, the day’s origins date back to a real historical figure: Saint Valentine. He was a Roman priest who lived during the 3rd century under Emperor Claudius II. Celebrating Valentine’s Day is for the birds. Or maybe, it would be better to say that celebrating Valentine’s Day is from the birds.. At least one explanation of why the Feast of St. Valentine is considered a day for love and romance has to do with what the Catholic Encyclopedia called “a conventional belief generally received in England and France during the Middle Ages, that on Feb While stores fill with heart-shaped candies and red roses, Valentine’s Day offers us a chance to look deeper into what love truly means. Behind the cards, gifts, and dinner reservations lies an invitation to explore love’s profound spiritual dimensions. Valentine’s Day is often seen as a day of romantic love, but at its heart, it is a celebration of deep, selfless love — the kind of love that reflects Christ. While the world emphasizes romance only, we can use this day to celebrate God’s love, the love of family and friends, and the faith that binds us together. The Unseen Heart: Hidden Spiritual Layers of Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s day carries an understated spiritual dimension that often remains obscured by its overtly romantic facade. The festival is indeed about love but not just in the commercially hyped romantic sense. Italian Traditions to Celebrate Valentine’s Day. To celebrate Valentine’s Day like an Italian, embrace the traditions that make this holiday uniquely romantic: Write a Love Letter in Italian Express your feelings with romantic phrases like Ti amo (I love you) or Il mio cuore è tuo (My heart is yours). Share a Romantic Meal The shops are filling up with heart-shaped chocolate boxes, red roses, and fine wine. (meaning consensual and honest for all parties involved), the narrative of Valentine’s Day might need to Valentine's Day has quite the history. Learn about why we celebrate Valentine's Day, the meaning of the holiday, when Valentine's Day is this year, why Valentine's Day is on February 14, and more. Valentine’s Day is filled with fun traditions, including decorating with paper hearts, trying heart-shaped food recipes, coloring everything red and pink, and giving Valentine’s Day gifts for
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