Valentine's day
Valentine's Day: A Journey Through the History of Love
Valentine's Day is a special day celebrated around the world to express love, romance, and affection. However, the origins of this day are filled with various cultural and historical factors. Let's take a look at the history of Valentine's Day.
Emergence:
The origins of Valentine's Day can be traced back to the pre-Christian Roman Empire. In Rome, a festival called Lupercalia was celebrated on February 14. This festival was held to increase fertility and to express gratitude to Lupercus, the god of salvation. However, the exact association of Lupercalia with love is not clear.
St. Valentine:
The modern history of Valentine's Day is based on Saint Valentine. Saint Valentine was a priest who lived during the Roman Empire. During the reign of Emperor Claudius II, when the emperor forbade his soldiers to become engaged, Saint Valentine is known to have secretly helped young couples marry and celebrated love. For this reason, Saint Valentine is considered the patron saint of couples in love and lovers.
The Middle Ages and the Influence of Poems:
During the Middle Ages, February 14 began to be celebrated as Valentine's Day, and as this day gained a romantic meaning, poets and writers wrote poems and stories about love. During this period, Valentine's Day became a symbol of romance and sentimentality.
Modern Celebrations:
The modern celebration of Valentine's Day became popular in England in the 18th century. At that time, the tradition of sending Valentine's Day cards and letters began. In the 19th century, with the industrial revolution, mass production of cards became possible, which led to the development of a commercial dimension of Valentine's Day.
Today, Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world and is an opportunity to celebrate and express romance, love, and commitment between couples. A day filled with gifts, flowers, cards, and romantic dinner plans, Valentine's Day continues to be a way to celebrate love and affection.
Although Valentine's Day has undergone many changes throughout history, it has remained a beautiful tradition that celebrates love and commitment. Every year, Valentine's Day continues to be a day filled with special moments and meaningful memories that we spend with our loved ones.
