Why is Valentine Day Celebrated on February 14th?
The History of Valentine Day
Valentine's Day has been celebrated for centuries. It is believed that it originated from the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, which was a fertility celebration held on February 15th. It is believed that during this festival, young men would draw the names of young women from a box and then they would become couples for the duration of the festival.
The Christian Influence
The festival of Lupercalia eventually gave way to the celebration of St. Valentine. St. Valentine was a Christian priest who was martyred in the year 270 AD. It is believed that he was a champion of forbidden love, as he secretly married couples who were forbidden to marry by the emperor.
The Move to February 14th
The celebration of Valentine's Day was moved to February 14th in the 14th century, by Pope Gelasius I. He declared the day to be the feast day of St. Valentine and it was adopted by the Roman Catholic Church. Since then, February 14th has been the day that people celebrate love and friendship.
Modern Day Celebrations
Today, Valentine's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. People exchange gifts, cards, flowers, and chocolates to express their love and appreciation for one another. Some people even go out on romantic dates or take part in romantic activities.
Conclusion
Valentine's Day is a special day that has been celebrated for centuries. It originated from the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, and was later adopted by the Roman Catholic Church and moved to February 14th. Today, people celebrate love and friendship on this day by exchanging gifts, cards, flowers, and chocolates.
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