Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14 and is widely known as a day focused on love, affection, and meaningful connection. While today it often involves cards, flowers, chocolates, and romantic dinners, the holiday’s roots go back much further than heart-shaped candy boxes. The day is commonly associated with Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr from ancient Rome. There are several legends surrounding him, but one of the most popular tells of a priest who secretly performed marriages for young couples after Emperor Claudius II banned them, believing single men made better soldiers. Valentine’s quiet acts of love and defiance eventually led to his execution, and over time, his story became linked to devotion and romantic loyalty.

The traditions we recognize today also connect to older Roman festivals, particularly Lupercalia, which was celebrated in mid-February. Lupercalia was a fertility festival that marked the coming of spring, a time associated with renewal and pairing. As Christianity spread, certain older customs blended with newer religious observances, and February 14 gradually became associated with Saint Valentine instead. During the Middle Ages, people in Europe began to connect this date with romantic love, partly because it was believed that birds began choosing their mates around that time of year. Poets like Geoffrey Chaucer helped strengthen the romantic meaning of the day, weaving Valentine’s themes into literature and courtly love traditions.

By the 1700s and 1800s, exchanging handwritten love notes became common in England and later in North America. With advances in printing and manufacturing, Valentine’s cards became more elaborate and widely available. Roses became a symbol of love because of their association with beauty and passion, while chocolates were linked to indulgence and sweetness. Over time, the holiday expanded beyond romantic relationships to include friendships, family bonds, and appreciation for anyone meaningful in our lives. Classrooms began exchanging small cards, and people found creative ways to express affection that went beyond romance.

At its heart, Valentine’s Day represents connection. Whether through romance, friendship, family love, or even self-love, the day reminds people to pause and express appreciation. While some see it as commercialized, its deeper meaning remains centered on care, kindness, and intentional expression. Love in its many forms is powerful. It builds relationships, strengthens communities, and reminds us that even in a fast-moving world, simple gestures still matter. And really, if there is ever a day to say something kind, give someone a hug, or send a heartfelt message, February 14 gives us the perfect excuse.

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