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Valentines — or more accurately, St. Valentine's Day — was in tribute of an actual saint. The date, February 14, is the feast day of St. Valentine on most Christian calendars, wrote NPR . The Anglican and the Lutheran churches officially recognize February 14 as the feast day, though the Eastern Orthodox church celebrates two feast days 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, 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. The modern celebration of Valentine’s Day as we know it today began to take shape in the 18th and 19th centuries. With the advent of the printing press, the exchange of Valentine’s Day cards became increasingly popular. In the mid-19th century, Esther A. Howland’s mass-produced cards set the stage for the commercialization of the holiday. 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 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. In 2019, a survey by the National Retail Federation found that over the previous decade, the percentage of people who celebrate Valentine's Day had declined steadily. From their survey results, they found three primary reasons: over-commercialization of the holiday, not having a significant other, and not being interested in celebrating it. Whether or not Chaucer can be fully credited, it is true that he and fellow writer Shakespeare popularised the amorous associations surrounding the day. Soon, people began penning and exchanging love letters to celebrate Valentine's Day. The mid-19th century marked the beginning of many of the commercialised Valentine's Day traditions we know So, if you’re curious about why we celebrate Valentine’s Day, or why it’s even held on Feb. 14th, keep reading! We’re sharing the story and meaning behind this beloved holiday and some of Chase’s brother came up with the idea to print messages on the candy in 1866, and the candies got their heart shape in 1901, appealing specifically to Valentine’s Day sweethearts. Cupid Began As we have seen, there are many reasons why we celebrate Valentine’s Day, including its rich history, its association with love and romance, and its cultural and commercial significance. We celebrate Valentine’s Day to show our love and appreciation for our partners, friends, and family, strengthen our relationships, and create shared 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 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. #1. It’s good to celebrate a relationship . If a partnership is strong and healthy, Valentine’s Day probably won’t make or break it. The people in the relationship are likely already showing appreciation for each other, caring for each other’s needs, and communicating, so there’s not as much pressure on Valentine’s Day. Valentine's Day 2025: Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and we can't wait to celebrate love. Every year on February 14 , couples mark this special day with heartfelt gestures. That may sound bizarre from a modern perspective. However, if we reflect on Valentine's Day as we experience it now, we can sense some parallels: we also celebrate renewal, the spark of new romance, the possibility of commitment, and the drive to connect. We just express it differently. A heart-shaped hot air balloon soars over snow-covered land. Every February 14, people around the world celebrate romantic love on Valentine's Day—but historians say the true inspiration for the As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, it’s more than just a time for flowers and chocolates; it is a moment to honor someone who loved others so profoundly that he sacrificed everything. Saint Valentines story serves as a powerful lesson, encouraging us to be kind, loving and steadfast in standing up for our beliefs, no matter how daunting the Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Whether or not Chaucer can be fully credited, it is true that he and fellow writer Shakespeare popularized the amorous associations surrounding the day. Soon, people began penning and exchanging love letters to celebrate Valentine's Day. 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.
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