Valentines Day is coming and I can’t wait. We get to celebrate our love for those closest to us. Everything from cards to Wine is used to gift our love. I always bought my mother-in-law and my husband the biggest cards in the store when my son was growing up. They sat around and collected dust for years, but they always meant a lot. My kids always made out too. It was as if it was a small birthday in the wrong month.
The History of Valentine’s Day
In some countries, it is customary for people to exchange cards or letters that express their love and affection for one another. In other parts of the world, people may exchange gifts such as flowers, chocolates, or other small tokens of appreciation.
Although there were several Christian martyrs named Valentine, the day may be marked from a priest martyred about 270 CE by the emperor Claudius II Gothicus. According to legend, the priest signed a letter “from your Valentine” to his jailer’s daughter, whom he had befriended and, by some accounts, healed from blindness. Some say that it was St. Valentine of Terni, a bishop, for whom the holiday was named, maybe, the two saints were actually one person. Other legend states that St. Valentine defied the emperor’s orders and secretly married couples to spare the husbands from war. It is for this reason that his feast day is associated with love.
Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. “Valentine’s Day”. Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Valentines-Day. Accessed 3 January 2023.
Valentines Day Celebrations
One of the most popular traditions associated with Valentines Day is the exchange of cards. Many people choose to make their own cards, using materials such as construction paper, stickers, and markers.
In addition, many people celebrate Valentines Day by going out on special dates or taking part in romantic activities. This might include things like candlelit dinners, movie nights, or even a weekend getaway. I have the best idea for you. Come and see how you can enjoy any meal or snack that you choose.
Celebrate Whomever You Love
Despite the many different traditions and customs, Valentines Day is coming. It is just around the corner. So make the most of it, and let the ones you love know just how much they mean to you. Maybe you can even take a trip or just stay in and enjoy an at home spa day.
