Ten historical and interesting facts about Valentine's Day
A day when the world seems to wrap itself in affectionate whispers, where love takes centre stage, Valentine's Day is a celebration observed on February 14 every year.
It's often associated with expressions of love and affection, marked by the exchange of cards, flowers, and gifts between romantic partners and also platonic friends.
From ancient Roman celebrations to the modern traditions we cherish today. Discover ten fascinating origins and evolutions that have shaped this day dedicated to love.
Valentine's Day has its roots in ancient Rome, where the festival of Lupercalia was celebrated in mid-February to honor fertility and the coming of spring.
The association between Valentine's Day and romantic love gained popularity in the High Middle Ages, with the notion that birds began their mating season around February 14.
The first written Valentine's Day greetings appeared in the 15th century, exchanged between Charles, Duke of Orleans, and his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of …
