Valintines Day

Flowers and hearts are popular on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day[1][2] is a holiday that happens on February 14. It is the day of the year when lovers show their love to each other. This can be done by giving flowers, chocolates, Valentine's cards or just a nice gift. Love notes can be given to one another. These notes that people give out are called valentines. Some people pick one person and calls them their "Valentine" as a gesture to show love and appreciation.

Symbols of Valentine's Day are heart shapes, roses, and Cupid with his arrows.

Valentine's Day is named for the martyred Christian saint named Valentine. He was a bishop that married forbidden couples.[3]

Since the 14th century, Valentine's pairs are formed in England. English emigrants then took the Valentine's custom to the United States. AfterWorld War II, US soldiers brought this festival to Europe.