Published by: Lloyd Agbulos
Date published: February 16, 2023
Time published: 2:40 P. M.
Annually, on the 14th day of February, people celebrate Valentine's Day. For some people, they call it "Heart's Day" because February 14 is commonly a day of celebrating love—be it with a partner, friends, or family.
Giving flowers and chocolates, going on dates, wearing couple shirts, and many more are some of the traditional ways of celebrating Valentine's Day. Through these gestures, a declaration of love for someone is clearly shown. But where did all of this come from?
According to the National Geographic, before Christianity arrived, there was a holiday called Lupercalia—observed annually every February 15 to promote health and fertility. Unlike the warm and affectionate nature of Valentine's Day, on Lupercalia, animal sacrifices were made.
After Christianity was legalized in the Roman Empire, Pope Gelasius put Lupercalia to an end. Then the Catholic Church declared February 14 as the day of feast to celebrate martyred Saint Valentine.
People in the past started Valentine's Day by giving Valentine's Day cards. At present, gifts, flowers, jewelry, chocolates, and even grocery packages are given as an act of gesture during this celebration of Valentine's Day.
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REFERENCE:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/saint-st-valentines-day
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