In 2025, Valentine’s Day falls on Friday, February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day to honor Saint Valentine. Saint Valentine was a Christian martyr who secretly performed marriages during the Roman Empire’s ban under Emperor Claudius II. For this reason, he was executed on February 14 around 269 AD. The date also coincides with the Roman festival of Lupercalia. It is a fertility celebration. During the Middle periods, the day gained romantic significance. This day has a relation with nature too, as it was believed birds began mating in mid-February. 14th February or the day of Valentines’ got popularized with the then English poets like Geoffrey Chaucer and others. Today, Valentine’s Day is celebrated worldwide as a day of love, affection, and gift-giving.
Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14?
Valentine’s Day was not celebrated as the day of love and romance until the 14th century. According to the eighth-century Gelasian Sacramentary, February 14th was designated as the Feast of Saint Valentine. He was a Christian martyr who defied Roman marriage bans. It overlaps with the Roman fertility festival Lupercalia and gained romantic significance in the Middle Ages. In the 14th and 15th centuries, it was popularized by poets like Geoffrey Chaucer. Today, it celebrates love and affection globally.
Valentine’s Week
Valentine’s Day is also referred to as the Day of Love! T is observed on February 14 across the globe with great sentiments and emotions. People exchange cards, flowers, or chocolates with cosy messages to their valentines to express their love on this day. Valentine’s Day festivities begin the second week of February. Valentine week describes the full week of festivities. From February 7 to February 14, people celebrate Rose Day, Hug Day, Kiss Day, Chocolate Day, Promise Day, Propose Day, and Teddy Day.
February 7, Rose Day
Valentine’s Week begins with Rose Day. On this day, people give red roses to their loved ones. Red roses are symbolic of intense passion, love and are indescribable in their beauty. Red rose bouquets are a popular way for couples to show each other how much they care and how much they love each other. The sensual beauty of red roses are thought to deepen the love.
February 8, Propose Day
Propose Day is observed on February 8. It is the perfect day to show interest in someone romantically or begin a relationship. On this day, a lot of people propose marriage or declare their love for someone they admire. In the end, it all boils down to genuine displays of devotion and affection.
February 9, Chocolate Day
Chocolate Day is a fun way to celebrate love on February 9. Chocolates are a considerate, delightful, and grateful way to show your loved ones how much you care. The day is perfect for couples, families, and friends because it places a strong emphasis on making wonderful memories and enjoying delicious meals.
February 10, Teddy Day
The primary objective of this occasion is to give warm, endearing gifts. Teddy bears, which represent coziness, love, and compassion, are traded by loved ones. Soft, cuddly gifts that symbolize safety and the sensitivity of all relationships, whether romantic or platonic, are a great way to show your love on this special day.
February 11, Hug Day
Hug Day, observed on February 11th, is a day to encourage you to give your loved ones a hug. A hug is a nonverbal expression of consolation and love. They might represent emotional ties, comfort, and affection. Giving loved ones a tiny but sincere gesture that makes them feel appreciated and respected can improve relationships.
February 12, Kiss Day
This day is a celebration of the intimate act of kissing as a show of affection, falls on February 12. A passionate kiss, a peck on the cheek, or a kiss on the forehead are ways for couples to express their intense love, connection, and desire for one another.
February 14, Valentine’s Day
The week concludes on Valentine’s Day. People celebrate this day all across the world to show their love and gratitude. Couples send sincere messages, organize romantic dinners, and exchange gifts. It respects friendships and familial ties in addition to romantic relationships.
Valentine’s Day 2024 Celebrations
Valentine’s Day celebrations are considered a tradition of couples by pop culture. People spend time with each other to express love and care. A romantic gesture goes a long way when you and your beloved one are celebrating Valentine’s Day. You can plan your day in many ways. Go to your favorite restaurant for dinner, or prepare their favorite dish for a romantic candlelight dinner date at home. You can also make handcrafted gifts, share memories through cards, purchase jewelry or a watch, organize a trip, and more. You can also give your special gifts like scented candles or any home decor items.
If you want to spend Valentine’s Day with your parents, kids, or friends, make sure to plan an amazing celebration. If your children are with you, plan on hiking, biking, painting, and other activities; if you are with your parents, work on projects, talk about your early years, or clean up the garden; and if you are with your friends, plan movie nights, make cocktails at home, throw themed parties, and binge-watch your favorite shows.
Valentine Quotes
Valentine quotes by famous personalities and celebrities:
“Where there is love, there is life.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” – David Viscott
“Love recognizes no barriers.” – Maya Angelou
“Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” – Robert Frost
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” – Oscar Wilde
“You can’t blame gravity for falling in love.” – Albert Einstein
“Love is the flower you’ve got to let grow.” – John Lennon
“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” – Aristotle
“The heart has its reasons, which reason knows not.” – Blaise Pascal
“Love is when the other person’s happiness is more important than your own.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” – Audrey Hepburn
“In dreams and in love, there are no impossibilities.” – Janos Arany
“True love stories never have endings.” – Richard Bach
“All you need is love.” – The Beatles
“A simple ‘I love you’ means more than money.” – Frank Sinatra
“There is only one happiness in this life: to love and be loved.” – George Sand
“Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it.” – Nicholas Sparks
“At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.” – Plato
“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” – Mother Teresa
“Love is the greatest refreshment in life.” – Pablo Picasso