Valentine’s Day: A Day of Romance

Lupercalia survived the initial rise of Christianity but was outlawed—as it was deemed “un-Christian”–at the end of the 5th century, when Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine’s Day. It was not until much later, however, that the day became definitively associated with love. During the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds’ mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of Valentine’s Day should be a day for romance. The English poet Geoffrey Chaucer was the first to record St. Valentine’s Day as a day of romantic celebration in his 1375 poem “Parliament of Foules,” writing, ““For this was sent on Seynt Valentyne’s day / Whan every foul cometh ther to choose his mate.”

Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages, though written Valentine’s didn’t begin to appear until after 1400. The oldest known valentine still in existence today was a poem written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. (The greeting is now part of the manuscript collection of the British Library in London, England.) Several years later, it is believed that King Henry V hired a writer named John Lydgate to compose a valentine note to Catherine of Valois.

Typical Valentine’s Day Greetings

In addition to the United States, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France and Australia. In Great Britain, Valentine’s Day began to be popularly celebrated around the 17th century. By the middle of the 18th, it was common for friends and lovers of all social classes to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes, and by 1900 printed cards began to replace written letters due to improvements in printing technology. Ready-made cards were an easy way for people to express their emotions in a time when direct expression of one’s feelings was discouraged. Cheaper postage rates also contributed to an increase in the popularity of sending Valentine’s Day greetings.

Americans probably began exchanging hand-made valentines in the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland began selling the first mass-produced valentines in America. Howland, known as the “Mother of the Valentine,” made elaborate creations with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as “scrap.” Today, according to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year (more cards are sent at Christmas). Women purchase approximately 85 percent of all valentines.

In addition to the United States, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France and Australia. In Great Britain, Valentine’s Day began to be popularly celebrated around the 17th century. By the middle of the 18th, it was common for friends and lovers of all social classes to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes, and by 1900 printed cards began to replace written letters due to improvements in printing technology. Ready-made cards were an easy way for people to express their emotions in a time when direct expression of one’s feelings was discouraged. Cheaper postage rates also contributed to an increase in the popularity of sending Valentine’s Day greetings.

Americans probably began exchanging hand-made valentines in the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland began selling the first mass-produced valentines in America. Howland, known as the “Mother of the Valentine,” made elaborate creations with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as “scrap.” Today, according to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year (more cards are sent at Christmas). Women purchase approximately 85 percent of all valentines.

Valentine's Week  List 2020

The Loveliest week of the year, the Valentine's week or love week! The week starts from 7th of February and ends on 14th of February. Can you believe it,the entire week before valentine's day is dedicated to celebration of love

1. 7th February 2020, Friday: ROSE DAY .
2. 8th February 2020, Saturday: PROPOSE DAY.
3. 9th February 2020, Sunday: CHOCOLATE DAY.
4. 10th February 2020, Monday: TEDDY DAY.
5. 11th February 2020, Tuesday: PROMISE DAY.
6. 12th February 2020, Wednesday: HUG DAY.
7. 13th February 2020, Thursday: KISS DAY.
8. 14th February 2020, Friday: VALENTINE'S DAY.

                                

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 ROSE DAY

The First Day of the week is Rose Day, a day when lovers greet each other with a red rose. Given some beautiful red flowers to make Her/Him feel special.

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 PROPOSE DAY

The second day of the Week is Propose Day, a day when peoples are free to propose with a rose or ring, and proposed person may deny it, but is not to have any hard feelings on it,thus making it a fearless propose day. 

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                                      CHOCOLATE DAY

The third day of the week is Chocolate Day. It is a day for chocolate lovers. Sends Chocolates to your loved ones to uplift their mood, and to spread the love. 9th February is marked for the day.

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          TEDDY DAY

The fourth day is the Teddy Day. Teddies are the cutest and most famous soft toys , loved by every girl. Gift a soft teddy to your girl, which will always remind her of you.

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  PROMISE DAY

 11th February is a Promised Day. It is a day to make promises together, frequently marked by gift giving with it . make realistic promises that you keep with a pure heart, and God will be with you to see through.

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 HUG DAY

Go on! The day says it all ! Give your bear-est hugs to your dearest ones. Shower you hugs in a way, so that they are remembered for some time.

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KISS DAY

13th February is Kiss Day, a golden day to kiss and makeup. Remember to Kiss her forehead too, for it signifies care and responsibility. 

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 VALENTINE'S DAY

And finally, it all culminates to Valentine's day on the 14th February, when you can get creative in every way to show that you care, you are responsible, and you love.It is a special day for not only couples but every person.