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Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the ancient Romans had bloodier, drunker and more naked notions to mark the occasion. For Valentine’s Day, women gift their men with chocolate; the men respond in kind a month later on White Day. But singles are also given their day on April 14. More platonic love is on display here, as Finland and Estonia celebrate Friends Day on February 14. People give cards to loved ones, friends, and neighbors, and the day is a popular engagement date. France. France is a lover's paradise, and couples flock here for Valentine's Day every year. Valentine’s Day, 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. Love is most certainly in the air for the South Koreans who not only celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th (where women gift men chocolate) but also mark the 14th of each month with a cute celebration: When is Valentine’s Day? PeopleImages/Getty Images. This holiday always occurs on the 14th day of the month of February, but the day of the week rotates. In 2025, Valentine’s Day occurs on a 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. We do not suggest resurrecting this practice to celebrate Valentine's Day 2025 with your loved one. Pope declared Feb. 14 as Valentine's Day in 5th Century Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St Valentine's Day is an annual holiday that sees people worldwide celebrate love in all forms. The day sees people exchange gifts , words and other expressions of love and affection for each other. Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day today? Valentine's Day's transformation into a holiday about romantic love can be attributed to the Romantic English poet Geoffrey Chaucer. The Times notes that Jack B. Oruch, a late University of Kansas English professor, credits Chaucer for modern ideas about Valentine's Day. Through his research, Oruch 14 March (White Day): Men return the favour with gifts. How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Japan also observes a unique reciprocal holiday on March 14th, known as White Day, where men return the favour to those who gifted them chocolates on Valentine’s Day. This was created by the confectionery industry in the late 1970s and has since become a firmly established part of our Valentine’s Day cycle. 3. Greece: Honoring St. Hyacinth. Valentine’s Day traditions became somewhat popular in Greece in the 1970s and many choose to hold their weddings on this day. 49% of consumers keep costs at the forefront when purchasing Valentine's Day gifts; Last year, Valentine’s Day spending hit a record high at $14.2 billion dollars. 29% of Valentine's Day spending in 2024 wasn't for a significant other; Valentine's Day Celebration Statistics. What a day to celebrate! 27 Minute-to-Win-It Valentine’s Day Games January 10, 2025; 23 Unique Class Valentine’s Gifts for Kids January 10, 2025; 27 Valentine’s Treat Ideas January 6, 2025; 21 Funny Valentine’s Day Card Ideas January 6, 2025; 17 Valentine’s Day Surprise Ideas for Your Husband January 6, 2025 A spa day for your significant other can be a great Valentine’s Day gift. Now, budget is where Las Vegas struggled, ranking 36th out of 100 cities. Budget factors include: It seems that some 71% of people celebrate Valentine's Day in France, especially among younger French couples. So as you can see, this is far from the red-heart tsunami experienced in some countries However, Valentine’s Day in France is not quite what most of us expect it to be. If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day in Wales, be prepared for some serious spooning, pun intended. Valentine’s Day comes to the country earlier—on January 25th—and they still uphold a tradition that began in the 17th century where the men carve wooden spoons and gift them to their sweethearts as a sign of their affection. It is an uncommon gift on Valentine’s Day, as mehonmei choco are traditionally expected to reciprocate Valentine’s gifts a month later, on White Day. Japanese Valentine’s Day chocolates Japanese White Day vs Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th, while White Day in Japan is celebrated a month later, on March Hearts, cards, and romantic gestures continued throughout history. Valentine’s Day gifts became the norm for lovers to share, or hopefuls to express affection. Consequently, Valentine’s Day evolved into a day of sharing an expression of love. Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day? It’s a day of love, plain and simple.
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