Valentine’s Day is a holiday we celebrate every year on February 14. Although Valentine’s Day is known as a holiday for couples, it is not just about relationships. Valentine’s Day is named after a Catholic priest in the third century. In the Middle Ages, poet Chaucer was the first person to associate romantic love with St. Valentine. This tradition spread throughout Europe. Many stories spread of female judges ruling on problems related to love on February 14 every year. Many believed these meetings were gatherings where people would read love poetry and play flirtatious games. (Rosesonly.com)
Although it originated as stories told between people and has evolved into what the holiday is today, Valentine’s Day is well known for its gifts and treats. Many people celebrate the holiday and give gifts (Rosesonly). Valentine’s Day is celebrated in most countries although it is celebrated very differently. Each country has its own celebration as well as traditions and festivals but many gifts tend to be the same as they are custom to the holiday.
According to the site, Inner Fyre.com, the main gift many people are given is also a very well-known treat that makes lots happy is chocolates. There are many different kinds of chocolates you can give or receive. Chocolates are very simple and you can find them almost anywhere. Not only are they simple and a classic treat, but chocolates are also a sweet gift as they are very delicious and can be used as a symbol of appreciation. Many people enjoy eating and receiving chocolates.
Another classic gift many girls love and enjoy is flowers. Flowers are a gift that has always been associated with a romantic gift. The flowers that are most commonly known for Valentine’s Day are Roses. Although they are a classic flower, many other kinds of flowers are given as gifts as well. Another classic gift is cards. People use cards as a gift to write messages to each other. Cards can be used for multiple reasons from just a simple Happy Valentine’s Day to a long written out personalized message. Not only are they gifts today, but they were also gifts back when Valentine’s Day came to be. Each card was individually designed and decorated and was sent with personalized messages often containing a sentimental verse or proclaiming the beauty of the receiver (Rosesonly.com).
A very popular gift given on Valentine’s Day is jewelry. The website, Inner Fyre says jewelry is an “enduring symbol of affection”. This is a reason many people give it to each other when giving gifts within a relationship. There are many different types of jewelry people give to each other that range from necklaces to bracelets and also earrings. Many people give jewelry as a personalized gift which can mean a lot. It is very common to have jewelry engraved with dates or names as a way to remember the special and important things to them.
There are many things you can do with friends on Valentine’s Day. Lots of people host parties and spend time together. Many girls will do this and call it “Galentine’s”. This is very popular because girls will get together with each other, eat simple snacks, and eat simple snacks and dress in pink in red for the holiday. Many girls love to do this because they get to spend time with friends doing something fun. Another thing you can do is get together and watch a movie together. Many people do this as a simple easy thing to do while you can still spend time with who you want to spend time with. Every girl likes to watch a romance movie on Valentine’s Day.
There are many other things you can do on Valentine’s Day without having to go out or spend lots of money. Another thing you can do to not spend much money is to make a homemade card. You can make one with a plain piece of paper and write a message to the person you are giving it to. You can even draw simple pictures like hearts to add something special to the card as well. Homemade cards are a great thing to give as many people value anything homemade. These are the best gifts and treats for this year’s Valentine’s Day.
Altogether Valentine’s Day is a well-known holiday with lots of background many people do not know. There are lots of gifts or treats that are popular on the holiday. Even though Valentine’s Day is known as a couples holiday many people celebrate with friends as well. There are many simple things you can do or make for Valentine’s Day to show the people you care about and how much they mean to you.
