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How did Valentine’s Day start?
Valentine’s Day has a rich and fascinating history, dating back to the ancient Roman Empire. The holiday was originally celebrated as a pagan festival called Lupercalia, which honored the god of fertility and involved the exchange of love notes and the pairing of couples through a lottery system.
Over time, Valentine’s Day evolved into a more romantic celebration of love and affection, popularized by the medieval courtly love tradition and the works of poets like Chaucer and Shakespeare. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Valentine’s Day became more commercialized, with the advent of mass-produced cards, flowers, and chocolates.
How big is Valentine’s Day?
The first commercial Valentine’s Day greeting card was produced in the US in 1913. Today in the US, more than 190 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged each year, making it the second largest card-sending holiday after Christmas.
Each year, loved ones spend over $20 billion on Valentine’s Day Gifts. Typical gifts include flowers, chocolates, and other personal gifts to express love and admiration.
How is Valentine’s Day Celebrated around the world?
In Japan, Valentine’s Day is a day for women to give chocolates to men, while White Day, one month later, is a day for men to give gifts to women.
In Finland, Valentine’s Day is called “Ystävänpäivä,” which means “Friend’s day.”
In the Philippines, Valentine’s Day is known as “Araw ng mga Puso” (Day of Hearts) and is a time for couples to exchange love letters and gifts.
In Brazil, Valentine’s Day is celebrated with a focus on the giving of chocolates and flowers, and is also a time to appreciate friends and family.
Other Fun Valentine’s Day Facts.
- In medieval England, it was believed that birds chose their mates on February 14th, leading to the association of the holiday with love and romance.
- The red heart has become the traditional symbol of Valentine’s Day, representing love and affection.
- Valentine’s Day originated as a celebration of Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who was martyred on February 14th.
- In addition to love and affection, Valentine’s Day is also celebrated as a day for expressing appreciation for friends and family.
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