Valentines Day, celebrated on February 14, is a day of showing people how much you care about them. It is usually expressed with chocolates, cards, and fancy gifts.
The history behind this day is not entirely clear. Some believe this day comes from a bishop in the Roman Empire named Valentine around 270 A.D. It was said that Valentine was arranging secret marriages to soldiers and was put in jail to be executed. Others say he fell in love with his jailkeeper's daughter and wrote her a letter signed "from your Valentine". The bishop became known as "Saint Valentine" and his story spread to Europe and France.
Valentines Day has many symbols to show its romantic value. The most common ones are roses, hearts, and poems/songs. In Roman Mythology, Cupid with his bow and arrow, was the son of Venus, goddess of love. His arrows could make any person fall in love.
Valentines Day is more than just a commercial holiday, it is a day of love and romance. Though its origins are not clearly defined, we will continue to celebrate our loved ones every February 14.
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