Hyderabad (Telangana): February 14th marks Valentine's Day, a day that is undoubtedly the most anticipated one for all cutting across age.
Valentine's Week, the seven-day ode to love, culminates into Valentine's Day.
As a prelude to the V-Day there is a host of special days with unique sobriquets that leads to Valentine's Day.
February 7 marks the start of the 'Week of Love', which concludes on February 14 with Valentine's Day. Rose Day is celebrated on February 7, Propose Day is celebrated on February 8, Chocolate Day is observed on February 9, Teddy Day on February 10, Promise Day on February 11, Hug Day on February 12, Kiss Day is celebrated on February 13 and finally Valentine's Day on February 14. These are the seven days of love.
Throughout February, there is love in the air with couples asking each other: 'Will you be my Valentine?'
Origin of Valentine's Day - Valentine's Day is a day of love love, affection, romantic gestures, and gifts, but the roots are somewhat sordid. On February 14 in the third century, Emperor Claudius II put to death two individuals, both named Valentine. The Catholic Church celebrated St. Valentine's Day in remembrance of their martyrdom.
Pope Gelasius proclaimed February 14 to be St Valentine's Day around the end of the 5th century, but it wasn't until roughly the 14th century that the day was dedicated to romance. People also believe Valentine's Day was shown the light of the day in the influence of an ancient pagan festival Lupercalia, and it was later Christianised and named after Saint Valentine.
Valentine's Day Facts:
- It's difficult to point out the maiden Valentine's Day celebrations but the first official Valentine’s Day as a celebration of love likely debuted in Paris in the 1400s. The Candy Hearts started out as Medical Lozenges.
- Charles, Duke of Orleans wrote a love letter to his second wife at the age of 21 after being captured at the Battle of Agincourt. As a prisoner for over 20 years, he would never see his valentine's reaction to the poem he penned to her in the early 15th century.
- The romantic essence of Valentine's Day makes it a popular choice for couples to get engaged or married on this day. Actually, besides Christmas, Valentine's Day is the second most common day of the year for marriage proposals.
- On Valentine's Day, Alexander Graham Bell submitted his telephone patent application. On February 14, 1876, he turned in documentation to the patent office. Granting of the patent occurred on March 7, 1876. Each year on Valentine's Day, 145 million greeting cards are sent and received.
Romantic Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day:
Love can never be measured on the parameter of money. And it's always special to gift your beloved something out of sheer love - forget the monetary value, it is invaluable and priceless if given with loyalty. So, what should be your plan like? Here are some options to usher in the day:
- Personalised gifts, such as a bracelet or chain with your loved one's name on it, customised chocolate, or personally written cards, can be gifted to your loved one.
- Plan a healthy date day that includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or dedicate the day to cooking a particularly meaningful supper for one another. The essential aspect of dating is spending time together and having fun. Being together should be the most romantic option to celebrate Valentine's Day.
- Go out with your partner and watch your favorite romantic movies together or dine out at a classy restaurant with candles lit all around you.
- Try new things and have fun together. You can go camping, visit new places, have a picnic in a park, or enjoy a gorgeous sunset outside. You can even go camping and light a bonfire to spend the night under the stars.
Whatever it be, keep the love alive!
