Happy Valentine' Day 2025: Love is in the air again as Valentine's day is here again. Observed annually on February 14, this day is dedicated to love, romance, and making your partner feel special. Valentine’s Day is a globally celebrated holiday dedicated to expressing love and affection and is celebrated every year on February 14 globally, and this year, in 2025, it will fall on a Friday.
Be it thoughtful gifts, romantic dinners, surprise trips, or heartfelt gestures, Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to show your affection. No matter how you celebrate—grand or simple—the true essence lies in bringing a smile to your loved one’s face and reminding them how much they mean to you.
It is a perfect day to celebrate love, happiness and joy. Have you ever thought why do we celebrate Valentine's Day and how it became so popular across the globe?
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Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for centuries, but its exact origin remains a little mysterious. The most popular story traces back to Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who secretly helped couples get married when the emperor had banned it. He was eventually executed on February 14, and his kindness and sacrifice made him a symbol of love. Over the years, this day evolved into a celebration of romance, with people exchanging love notes and gifts.
You will be surprised to know Valentine's Day wasn't always about chocolates and flowers. In the Middle Ages, people wrote love letters called «Valentines,» and by the 19th century, printed cards became popular. The commercial boom started when companies began selling heart-shaped chocolates and