I am R.K Nagpal
भारत का रहने वाला हूँ भारत की बात सुनाता हूँ ,
कहने को वैलेंटाइन डे एक प्यार का प्रीतक पूरी दुनिया में बन चूका है , जैसे की कभी लोग इससे पहले कभी आपस में प्यार करते ही नहीं थे ?
हमारे सनातन ग्रंथों में रामायण से लेकर महाभारत तक ऐसे ही वैलेंटाइन्स के किस्से है जिसे हम बखूबी जानते भी है ,राधा ने कृष्ण से प्यार किया पर शादी नहीं की , मीरा बाई का कृष्ण प्रेम हो या तुलसीदास जी का सभी प्यार की मिसाल रही है। पर यह सब किस्से उस वक्त के हैं जब भारत देश बहुत विकसित सभ्यता था , यूरोप अमेरिका तो उस वक्त पाषाण युग में जी रहे थे उनके यहाँ के प्रेम प्रसंग को वैलेंटाइन डे का नाम दिया गया
वैलेंटाइन की कहानी यूरोप से कुछ यूँ शुरू हुई
फरवरी का महीना एक सुखद मौसम होता है जब बसंत का आगमन होने को होता है , इन सर्द देशों में सर्दियों में बेशुमार बर्फ पड़ा करती थी और फरवरी से कम होना शुरू करती थी और परिवारों में शादी बिहा इतियादी हुआ करते थे , जैसे की भारत में अप्रैल की फसलों के बाद एक शादी का दौर चलता है ऐसा ही कुछ रोमन राज में फरवरी में लड़के लड़की को मिलने का अवसर देकर विवाह करवाए जाते थे।
यूँ तो साल के हर रोज कोई न कोई उत्सव होते रहते है जिनमे से किसी का ऐतिहासिक महत्व होता है और किसी का सिर्फ एक बिज़नेस मॉडल , या फिर पुराणी सभ्यताओं के रीती रिवाजो को थोड़ा तोड़ मोड़ कर अपना नाम देकर उस को त्यौहार का नाम देकर पैसा कमाना , और उन सभ्यताओं और मान्यताओं को धीरे धीरे समाप्त करके अपनी भाषा ,संस्कृति , धर्म का प्रचार करना और बिज़नेस बढ़ाना , जबकि उनके पास ऐतिहासिक धरोहर नाम की भी नहीं होती न ही कोई उनसे कुछ सीख सकता है
Don't feel bad or either offended if I just narrate few events from History about our Valentine, a day of romance really? which are in public domains and anyone can research and understand what the reality is, But the problem is we just keep on following in this rat race without even applying our minds once, ok let it be the easiest way to live and enjoy?
The History of Valentine's day and the story of St. Valentine is folded around mystery and secrecy.. St. Valentine's day trails its significance from both Christians and ancient Roman traditions. But you wonder who was St. Valentine and what’s the story behind the celebration?
The Romans used to celebrate the feast of Lupercalia from February 13 to 15, in which men sacrificed a dog and a goat. After this, the hides of the slain animals were used by men to whip women.?
is it love for a valentine and hurting someone cant be love, In fact, young women even lined up to be whipped by men due to their belief that this made them more fertile. What to say about these illogical and unscientific beliefs
Though no one has pinpointed the exact origin of the holiday, one good place to start is ancient Rome, where men hit on women with leather ropes made from slain animals, well women the valentines accepted this ritual as necessary to get a good groom,
Now During the celebrations, a matchmaking lottery was also held and men picked out names of women from a box and proceeded to profess their love to these women during the festival. This sometimes also culminated in a marriage.
However, This Lupercalia kind of love celebration was later changed to St Valentine’s Day by the end of the 5th century by Pope Gelasius, and this led to Valentine’s Day being associated with romance as well as the beginning of love. But why this name valentine?
Valentine’s Day: History of its name
St valentine as a priest of the church was performing marriages. He defied Claudius II against his order of no marriage as men were needed for army .but he continued his service of performing marriages of lovers in secret. When Claudius II came to know about Valentine, he ordered to put St.Valentine to death for going against the emperor.
Another legend suggests that Valentine was killed by the order of the emperor because he was helping Christians to escape from harsh and cruel roman prisons. While he was imprisoned Valentine sent the first “valentine” greeting to his lover who was a young girl, speculated to be the jailor’s daughter. The girl used to visit him during the confinement and both of them fell in love with each other.
According to a legend, st. valentine refused to leave Christianity and accept paganism. Roman emperor Claudius 2 executed him. It is said that before his death, somehow he befriended the jailer’s daughter and healed her from the blind world. She converted to Christianity along with her family. Before his execution, he wrote her the last letter and signed it writing “From your Valentine” which became an expression of love later.
All the stories and legends are uncanny but the stories do accent as sympathetic, heroic and above all symbolises the heroic figure. And by the Middle Ages, Valentine became one of the most popular heroic saints in England and France.
In India, this marriage facilitation job is still being done by many priests and pandits in the temples from matchmaking to performing complete rituals in temples, gurdwaras, itself .and some marriages are coordinated through the matchmaker middlemen and women too, but no one is as famous as an st valentine,?
you know why because countries under the control of Christianity encashed this as a business opportunity, By killing st valentine by the emperor, st valentine became the hero of young men and women who started remembering him as their messiah leaving a business opportunity for clever minds to fill in, They expanded valentines day further by seven days
Valentine’s Week begins on February 7, that is a week before Valentine’s Day, and this year, it’ was Sunday.
February 7 is Rose Day,___________ To help rose growers
followed by Propose Day on February 8.
Chocolate Day falls on February 9,
and February 10 marks Teddy Day.
Promise Day falls on February 11,
with Hug Day on February 12,
and Kiss Day on February 13.
The week finally culminates with Valentine’s Day. On the 14th of February, huge sales take place to boost the economy.
However, the week building up to Valentine’s Day is no less exciting, and each day comes with its own aspect of the expression of love, with one of them even being dedicated to people who wish to pop the question to their significant other!
young couples are keeping the fire alive and remembering a priest is another business angle added to it
And for the unversed, we further dig down into history and find out the reason behind this tradition and the festival of love during spring.? and why not in other seasons?
In the mid 18th century, people used to exchange handwritten notes of affection to their loved ones on Valentine’s Day but they were soon converted into printed cards due to advancement in print media. giving a huge boost to the printing industry
The valentine gifts include candies, red roses as the symbol of love. This is the most popular festival in the US, Britain, Canada, and Australia. Other countries like Argentina, Mexico, France, South Korea, etc also celebrate this day with high zeal. This is the most common wedding day in the Philippines where one can witness mass weddings of hundreds of couples.
Today, we can see the huge craze of valentine’s day among youngsters. They eagerly wait for this day to celebrate with their lovers. The full stocked gift shops, flower shops with the symbol of love can be seen everywhere.
The parks full of couples holding hands and going for outings are a common sight on valentine’s day though there is a believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated to commemorate and remember the death anniversary of Saint Valentine, some believers suggest that the Christian Church would have decided to place St Valentine’s feast day to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of Lupercalia which is a fertility festival dedicated to the Roman god of agriculture ‘Faunus’. logics apart people around the world have embraced it without going into details of it and start following it as to enjoy and make merry with their girlfriends called valentines.
What every legend says, today we all celebrate the middle of the February month as the season of love and romance is a universal truth, whatever be the underlying truth .while remembering now immortal Saint Valentine priest of lovers first choice.
As every country have different cultures and traditions, let us have a look at some of the countries and their tradition on Valentine’s day. According to another legend, this valentine’s day is celebrated in the name of a bishop called the saint valentine of Terni. He was also executed.
This saint use to wear a cupid ring on his finger. This cupid ring was his identity and he use to greet people with paper heart greetings to remind people of their love for God. This is the reason that he became the patron of love. He use to pair lovers and the couple remembers their devotion to God.
The same was depicted by the famous medieval author Geoffrey Chaucer In his writing in 1381 and this was also considered as the origin of modern-day celebrations of Valentine’s day.
Valentine’s day is not immune to tragedy. In 1929, Chicago faced a huge massacre on February 14th. Al Capone gang killed 7 men and this was parked as the flashpoint in prohibition period history. Police and lawmakers chased gangs and mobs to control the illegal smuggling of Alcohol.
Valentine’s Day Tradition
1. France
It is said that the very first Valentine’s Day greeting card was made in France when the duke of Orleans ‘Charles’ sent love letters to his beloved wife in 1415. He was in prison at that time, so he used a greeting card to send her on valentine’s day. There is a village in France called “Valentine” is the epicenter of love. People of this village decorate their houses with roses, and love cards. People send marriage proposals to their loved ones and one can also witness beautiful yards and decorated trees.
कहने को वैलेंटाइन डे एक प्यार का प्रीतक पूरी दुनिया में बन चूका है , जैसे की कभी लोग इससे पहले कभी आपस में प्यार करते ही नहीं थे ?
हमारे सनातन ग्रंथों में रामायण से लेकर महाभारत तक ऐसे ही वैलेंटाइन्स के किस्से है जिसे हम बखूबी जानते भी है ,राधा ने कृष्ण से प्यार किया पर शादी नहीं की , मीरा बाई का कृष्ण प्रेम हो या तुलसीदास जी का सभी प्यार की मिसाल रही है। पर यह सब किस्से उस वक्त के हैं जब भारत देश बहुत विकसित सभ्यता था , यूरोप अमेरिका तो उस वक्त पाषाण युग में जी रहे थे उनके यहाँ के प्रेम प्रसंग को वैलेंटाइन डे का नाम दिया गया
वैलेंटाइन की कहानी यूरोप से कुछ यूँ शुरू हुई
फरवरी का महीना एक सुखद मौसम होता है जब बसंत का आगमन होने को होता है , इन सर्द देशों में सर्दियों में बेशुमार बर्फ पड़ा करती थी और फरवरी से कम होना शुरू करती थी और परिवारों में शादी बिहा इतियादी हुआ करते थे , जैसे की भारत में अप्रैल की फसलों के बाद एक शादी का दौर चलता है ऐसा ही कुछ रोमन राज में फरवरी में लड़के लड़की को मिलने का अवसर देकर विवाह करवाए जाते थे।
यूँ तो साल के हर रोज कोई न कोई उत्सव होते रहते है जिनमे से किसी का ऐतिहासिक महत्व होता है और किसी का सिर्फ एक बिज़नेस मॉडल , या फिर पुराणी सभ्यताओं के रीती रिवाजो को थोड़ा तोड़ मोड़ कर अपना नाम देकर उस को त्यौहार का नाम देकर पैसा कमाना , और उन सभ्यताओं और मान्यताओं को धीरे धीरे समाप्त करके अपनी भाषा ,संस्कृति , धर्म का प्रचार करना और बिज़नेस बढ़ाना , जबकि उनके पास ऐतिहासिक धरोहर नाम की भी नहीं होती न ही कोई उनसे कुछ सीख सकता है
Don't feel bad or either offended if I just narrate few events from History about our Valentine, a day of romance really? which are in public domains and anyone can research and understand what the reality is, But the problem is we just keep on following in this rat race without even applying our minds once, ok let it be the easiest way to live and enjoy?
The History of Valentine's day and the story of St. Valentine is folded around mystery and secrecy.. St. Valentine's day trails its significance from both Christians and ancient Roman traditions. But you wonder who was St. Valentine and what’s the story behind the celebration?
The Romans used to celebrate the feast of Lupercalia from February 13 to 15, in which men sacrificed a dog and a goat. After this, the hides of the slain animals were used by men to whip women.?
is it love for a valentine and hurting someone cant be love, In fact, young women even lined up to be whipped by men due to their belief that this made them more fertile. What to say about these illogical and unscientific beliefs
Though no one has pinpointed the exact origin of the holiday, one good place to start is ancient Rome, where men hit on women with leather ropes made from slain animals, well women the valentines accepted this ritual as necessary to get a good groom,
Now During the celebrations, a matchmaking lottery was also held and men picked out names of women from a box and proceeded to profess their love to these women during the festival. This sometimes also culminated in a marriage.
However, This Lupercalia kind of love celebration was later changed to St Valentine’s Day by the end of the 5th century by Pope Gelasius, and this led to Valentine’s Day being associated with romance as well as the beginning of love. But why this name valentine?
Valentine’s Day: History of its name
St valentine as a priest of the church was performing marriages. He defied Claudius II against his order of no marriage as men were needed for army .but he continued his service of performing marriages of lovers in secret. When Claudius II came to know about Valentine, he ordered to put St.Valentine to death for going against the emperor.
Another legend suggests that Valentine was killed by the order of the emperor because he was helping Christians to escape from harsh and cruel roman prisons. While he was imprisoned Valentine sent the first “valentine” greeting to his lover who was a young girl, speculated to be the jailor’s daughter. The girl used to visit him during the confinement and both of them fell in love with each other.
According to a legend, st. valentine refused to leave Christianity and accept paganism. Roman emperor Claudius 2 executed him. It is said that before his death, somehow he befriended the jailer’s daughter and healed her from the blind world. She converted to Christianity along with her family. Before his execution, he wrote her the last letter and signed it writing “From your Valentine” which became an expression of love later.
All the stories and legends are uncanny but the stories do accent as sympathetic, heroic and above all symbolises the heroic figure. And by the Middle Ages, Valentine became one of the most popular heroic saints in England and France.
In India, this marriage facilitation job is still being done by many priests and pandits in the temples from matchmaking to performing complete rituals in temples, gurdwaras, itself .and some marriages are coordinated through the matchmaker middlemen and women too, but no one is as famous as an st valentine,?
you know why because countries under the control of Christianity encashed this as a business opportunity, By killing st valentine by the emperor, st valentine became the hero of young men and women who started remembering him as their messiah leaving a business opportunity for clever minds to fill in, They expanded valentines day further by seven days
Valentine’s Week begins on February 7, that is a week before Valentine’s Day, and this year, it’ was Sunday.
February 7 is Rose Day,___________ To help rose growers
followed by Propose Day on February 8.
Chocolate Day falls on February 9,
and February 10 marks Teddy Day.
Promise Day falls on February 11,
with Hug Day on February 12,
and Kiss Day on February 13.
The week finally culminates with Valentine’s Day. On the 14th of February, huge sales take place to boost the economy.
However, the week building up to Valentine’s Day is no less exciting, and each day comes with its own aspect of the expression of love, with one of them even being dedicated to people who wish to pop the question to their significant other!
young couples are keeping the fire alive and remembering a priest is another business angle added to it
And for the unversed, we further dig down into history and find out the reason behind this tradition and the festival of love during spring.? and why not in other seasons?
In the mid 18th century, people used to exchange handwritten notes of affection to their loved ones on Valentine’s Day but they were soon converted into printed cards due to advancement in print media. giving a huge boost to the printing industry
The valentine gifts include candies, red roses as the symbol of love. This is the most popular festival in the US, Britain, Canada, and Australia. Other countries like Argentina, Mexico, France, South Korea, etc also celebrate this day with high zeal. This is the most common wedding day in the Philippines where one can witness mass weddings of hundreds of couples.
Today, we can see the huge craze of valentine’s day among youngsters. They eagerly wait for this day to celebrate with their lovers. The full stocked gift shops, flower shops with the symbol of love can be seen everywhere.
The parks full of couples holding hands and going for outings are a common sight on valentine’s day though there is a believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated to commemorate and remember the death anniversary of Saint Valentine, some believers suggest that the Christian Church would have decided to place St Valentine’s feast day to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of Lupercalia which is a fertility festival dedicated to the Roman god of agriculture ‘Faunus’. logics apart people around the world have embraced it without going into details of it and start following it as to enjoy and make merry with their girlfriends called valentines.
What every legend says, today we all celebrate the middle of the February month as the season of love and romance is a universal truth, whatever be the underlying truth .while remembering now immortal Saint Valentine priest of lovers first choice.
As every country have different cultures and traditions, let us have a look at some of the countries and their tradition on Valentine’s day. According to another legend, this valentine’s day is celebrated in the name of a bishop called the saint valentine of Terni. He was also executed.
This saint use to wear a cupid ring on his finger. This cupid ring was his identity and he use to greet people with paper heart greetings to remind people of their love for God. This is the reason that he became the patron of love. He use to pair lovers and the couple remembers their devotion to God.
The same was depicted by the famous medieval author Geoffrey Chaucer In his writing in 1381 and this was also considered as the origin of modern-day celebrations of Valentine’s day.
Valentine’s day is not immune to tragedy. In 1929, Chicago faced a huge massacre on February 14th. Al Capone gang killed 7 men and this was parked as the flashpoint in prohibition period history. Police and lawmakers chased gangs and mobs to control the illegal smuggling of Alcohol.
Valentine’s Day Tradition
1. France
It is said that the very first Valentine’s Day greeting card was made in France when the duke of Orleans ‘Charles’ sent love letters to his beloved wife in 1415. He was in prison at that time, so he used a greeting card to send her on valentine’s day. There is a village in France called “Valentine” is the epicenter of love. People of this village decorate their houses with roses, and love cards. People send marriage proposals to their loved ones and one can also witness beautiful yards and decorated trees.
2. South Korea
Valentine’s Day in South Korea is celebrated on the 14th of each month and they call it the day of love. 14th May is celebrated as “Day of Roses”, 14th June as “Day of Kisses”, 14th December as “Day of Hugs”. They also have a day for single people in April, which they celebrate by eating black noodles and they call it “The Black Day”. Isn’t it different?
Valentine’s Day in South Korea is celebrated on the 14th of each month and they call it the day of love. 14th May is celebrated as “Day of Roses”, 14th June as “Day of Kisses”, 14th December as “Day of Hugs”. They also have a day for single people in April, which they celebrate by eating black noodles and they call it “The Black Day”. Isn’t it different?
3. Philippines
The Government of the Philippines holds a public event for marrying young couples. This is the Gala event of the country and one of the special days for young people. The valentine’s day celebration in the Philippines is one of the biggest valentine’s day celebrations around the world.
4. Ghana
Ghana celebrates 14th February as “National Chocolate Day”. As Ghana is one of the largest cocoa producing country, the government took this initiative in the year 2007 to attract tourists. One can attend events, performances, and special celebrations on this day. The restaurants also have special menus for National chocolate day.
4. Ghana
Ghana celebrates 14th February as “National Chocolate Day”. As Ghana is one of the largest cocoa producing country, the government took this initiative in the year 2007 to attract tourists. One can attend events, performances, and special celebrations on this day. The restaurants also have special menus for National chocolate day.
5. Japan
In Japan, the concept of Valentine’s Day is very different, they celebrate Valentine’s Day on 14th February, and females of japan buy unique and beautiful gifts for their male companions or lovers. If males want to return their gifts, they need to wait until 14th March “The White Day”.
In Japan, the concept of Valentine’s Day is very different, they celebrate Valentine’s Day on 14th February, and females of japan buy unique and beautiful gifts for their male companions or lovers. If males want to return their gifts, they need to wait until 14th March “The White Day”.
6. England
In England, The women keep 5 bay leaves under their pillows. They believe this way they can dream of their future husband on valentine’s day.
In England, The women keep 5 bay leaves under their pillows. They believe this way they can dream of their future husband on valentine’s day.
7. Denmark
Denmark has recently started celebrating Valentine’s Day. The young people in Denmark exchange gifts and flowers. Friends and lovers also exchange snowdrops (Handmade card with pressed white flowers).
Significance of Valentine’s Day
Till 16th century, the significance of Valentine’s Day was limited to the exchanges of greetings and love letters among lovers. By the end of the 19th century, the significance changed and people started celebrating Valentine’s day to show love and affection toward everyone who has made their life beautiful.
Today, the Celebration of Valentine’s day is not only confined to lovers but it is the day to celebrate humanity. One can notice people wishing Happy Valentine’s day to their friends and families. Many schools and colleges organize functions to celebrated this day as the celebration of human relationships.
Interesting facts about Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is one of the most interesting festivals around the world. There are many fun facts about this day. Let’s have a look:In the middle ages, people to find the names of their would-be valentine from a bowl and use to pin the name on their sleeves for the rest of the week for everyone to see it. This gave birth to the famous expression “To wear your heart on your sleeve”.
During the medieval era, Girls use to eat strange foods on this day to dream of their future husbands.
Denmark has recently started celebrating Valentine’s Day. The young people in Denmark exchange gifts and flowers. Friends and lovers also exchange snowdrops (Handmade card with pressed white flowers).
Significance of Valentine’s Day
Till 16th century, the significance of Valentine’s Day was limited to the exchanges of greetings and love letters among lovers. By the end of the 19th century, the significance changed and people started celebrating Valentine’s day to show love and affection toward everyone who has made their life beautiful.
Today, the Celebration of Valentine’s day is not only confined to lovers but it is the day to celebrate humanity. One can notice people wishing Happy Valentine’s day to their friends and families. Many schools and colleges organize functions to celebrated this day as the celebration of human relationships.
Interesting facts about Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is one of the most interesting festivals around the world. There are many fun facts about this day. Let’s have a look:In the middle ages, people to find the names of their would-be valentine from a bowl and use to pin the name on their sleeves for the rest of the week for everyone to see it. This gave birth to the famous expression “To wear your heart on your sleeve”.
During the medieval era, Girls use to eat strange foods on this day to dream of their future husbands.
King Henry VII of England declared 14th February as Valentine’s day officially in 1537.
Each year people exchange more than 1 million cards on Valentine’s day. This is the second-largest card selling occasion in a year, First one is Christmas.
Valentine cards are mostly given to teachers, friends, lovers, mothers, wives, and pets.
Each year people exchange more than 1 million cards on Valentine’s day. This is the second-largest card selling occasion in a year, First one is Christmas.
Valentine cards are mostly given to teachers, friends, lovers, mothers, wives, and pets.
Valentine is one of the biggest flower gifting days. Mother’s day is also one of them.
In 1868, Richard Cadbury ( Son of the founder of Cadbury company) made the first heart-shaped chocolate box on Valentine’s day.
Iran banned the celebration of valentine’s day in any form in 2011. They consider it an anti-Islamic act.
In 1868, Richard Cadbury ( Son of the founder of Cadbury company) made the first heart-shaped chocolate box on Valentine’s day.
Iran banned the celebration of valentine’s day in any form in 2011. They consider it an anti-Islamic act.
Americans spend more than $277 million on valentine’s day card each year.
In Welsh tradition, it is believed if a child is born on Valentine’s day, he/she will have many lovers. The calf born on valentine’s day will be useless for breeding and eggs hatched on Valentine’s day will be rotten.
Verona, The Italian city received over 1000 valentine’s day cards every year addressing Juliet. This is the place Romeo and Juliet use to live.
Conclusion
Valentine’s Day is celebrated all over the world. In some countries, it is celebrated as a festival while in some countries people celebrate this day just for fun but hardly anyone knows about its history and significance. It is important to know about the festival in depth before celebrating them. The celebration of valentine has evolved with time. The simple greeting exchanges have become grand events and expensive gifts. The day is no more confined to lovers. People also dedicate this day to their family, friends, pets, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which of the three St. Valentine is one behind the Valentine’s Day?
Ans. This is still a mystery, No one exactly knows which one of the three saints was behind valentine’s day but many people believe St. valentine of Tarni was the one.
Q2. What is Valentine’s Day week list?
Ans. Many countries celebrate valentine’s day throughout the week from 7th February to 14th February. Each day has its significance.
7th February- Rose Day
8th February- Propose Day
9th February- Chocolate Day
10th February- Teddy Day
11th February- Promise Day
12th February- Hug Day
13th February- Kiss Day
14th February- Valentine Day
Q3. Is the celebration only for couples?
Ans. Traditionally yes, This day was celebrated by couples initially but in the modern world, people celebrate valentine’s day as love for humanity. People exchange gifts with parents, siblings, teachers, soulmates, etc. Teachers receive most of the valentine’s day greeting every year.
Q4. I am single. How can I celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Ans. You don’t need a boyfriend or girlfriend to celebrate this day. Look for the special people in your life like your mother, your father, your sister/Brother, Your teacher. Your friend and celebrate with them.
Q5. Is Lupercalia and Valentine’s Day the same?
Ans. Lupercalia was celebrated by the people of Rome during ancient times on 15th February every year. It was later converted into valentine’s day in the name of saint valentine.
Q6. What is Cupid?
Ans. According to Roman mythology, cupid is the son of Venus (The goddess of love). He is depicted as a winged baby carrying a golden bow and arrow. Cupid is considered as the symbol of Valentine’s Day.
Q7. How is Valentine’s Day celebrated in India?
Ans. On valentine’s day, Indian youth offer gifts, flowers, and chocolate to their loved ones. Celebrating valentine’s day is not a part of Indian tradition hence, there is no particular celebration for this day. Many of the people in India are against the celebration of this day but those who like to celebrate this can hang out with their loved ones and celebrated it the way they want.
Q8. How is Valentine’s Day celebrated in Argentina?
Ans. Valentine’s day celebration in Argentina is one of the biggest celebrations in the world. The single valentine’s day is not enough for them, In addition to 14th February, they celebrate sweetness week in July for 7 days. The couple exchanges gifts and kisses during this whole week and it ends with friendship day.
Q9. Who is known as the “Mother of the American Valentine”?
Ans. Esther A. Howland is known as the “Mother of the American Valentine”.
In Welsh tradition, it is believed if a child is born on Valentine’s day, he/she will have many lovers. The calf born on valentine’s day will be useless for breeding and eggs hatched on Valentine’s day will be rotten.
Verona, The Italian city received over 1000 valentine’s day cards every year addressing Juliet. This is the place Romeo and Juliet use to live.
Conclusion
Valentine’s Day is celebrated all over the world. In some countries, it is celebrated as a festival while in some countries people celebrate this day just for fun but hardly anyone knows about its history and significance. It is important to know about the festival in depth before celebrating them. The celebration of valentine has evolved with time. The simple greeting exchanges have become grand events and expensive gifts. The day is no more confined to lovers. People also dedicate this day to their family, friends, pets, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which of the three St. Valentine is one behind the Valentine’s Day?
Ans. This is still a mystery, No one exactly knows which one of the three saints was behind valentine’s day but many people believe St. valentine of Tarni was the one.
Q2. What is Valentine’s Day week list?
Ans. Many countries celebrate valentine’s day throughout the week from 7th February to 14th February. Each day has its significance.
7th February- Rose Day
8th February- Propose Day
9th February- Chocolate Day
10th February- Teddy Day
11th February- Promise Day
12th February- Hug Day
13th February- Kiss Day
14th February- Valentine Day
Q3. Is the celebration only for couples?
Ans. Traditionally yes, This day was celebrated by couples initially but in the modern world, people celebrate valentine’s day as love for humanity. People exchange gifts with parents, siblings, teachers, soulmates, etc. Teachers receive most of the valentine’s day greeting every year.
Q4. I am single. How can I celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Ans. You don’t need a boyfriend or girlfriend to celebrate this day. Look for the special people in your life like your mother, your father, your sister/Brother, Your teacher. Your friend and celebrate with them.
Q5. Is Lupercalia and Valentine’s Day the same?
Ans. Lupercalia was celebrated by the people of Rome during ancient times on 15th February every year. It was later converted into valentine’s day in the name of saint valentine.
Q6. What is Cupid?
Ans. According to Roman mythology, cupid is the son of Venus (The goddess of love). He is depicted as a winged baby carrying a golden bow and arrow. Cupid is considered as the symbol of Valentine’s Day.
Q7. How is Valentine’s Day celebrated in India?
Ans. On valentine’s day, Indian youth offer gifts, flowers, and chocolate to their loved ones. Celebrating valentine’s day is not a part of Indian tradition hence, there is no particular celebration for this day. Many of the people in India are against the celebration of this day but those who like to celebrate this can hang out with their loved ones and celebrated it the way they want.
Q8. How is Valentine’s Day celebrated in Argentina?
Ans. Valentine’s day celebration in Argentina is one of the biggest celebrations in the world. The single valentine’s day is not enough for them, In addition to 14th February, they celebrate sweetness week in July for 7 days. The couple exchanges gifts and kisses during this whole week and it ends with friendship day.
Q9. Who is known as the “Mother of the American Valentine”?
Ans. Esther A. Howland is known as the “Mother of the American Valentine”.
