By Jasreet Kaur31, Jan 2025 02:00 PMjagranjosh.com
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Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, started in ancient Rome. Over time, it became a day for expressing love with gifts and cards. Tap to read in detail.
Ancient Roman Origins
Valentine’s Day is linked to Lupercalia, a fertility festival celebrated in ancient Rome during mid-February. The festival involved rituals promoting love and fertility.
Saint Valentine’s Story
Saint Valentine was a Roman priest executed for performing secret marriages against Emperor Claudius II’s orders. His sacrifice made him a symbol of love.
Christian Influence
Pope Gelasius I replaced Lupercalia with Saint Valentine’s feast day on February 14 in the 5th century. This change gave the holiday a religious significance.
Medieval Romantic Connections
Geoffrey Chaucer’s writings in the 14th century associated Valentine’s Day with love and courtship. His poems popularised the idea of romantic celebrations.
Handwritten Love Letters
By the 17th century, exchanging love notes became a common Valentine’s tradition in Europe. These notes evolved into the greeting cards we see today.
Commercialisation of the Holiday
The 19th century saw mass production of Valentine’s cards, making it a widely celebrated holiday. Businesses capitalized on its growing popularity.
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