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    Valentine's Day

    noun

    • 1. 14 February, a day when it is traditional to send a card, often anonymously, to a person one is romantically involved with or attracted to: "I want to be with the woman I love on Valentine's Day"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Valentine's_DayValentine's Day - Wikipedia

    Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, [1] is celebrated annually on February 14. [2] It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine , and through later folk traditions it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in ...

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  4. www.britannica.com › topic › Valentines-DayValentine’s Day | Definition, History, & Traditions | Britannica

    Sep 9, 2024 · Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. Given their similarities, it has been suggested that the holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February.

  5. www.history.com › topics › valentines-dayValentine's Day 2024: Origins, Background & Traditions - HISTORY

    Dec 22, 2009 · Learn about the meaning and history of Valentine’s Day, from the ancient Roman ritual of Lupercalia to the card-giving customs of Victorian England. Discover the legends of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers, and Cupid, the god of love.

  6. time.com › 5143563Valentine's Day Meaning: The Real Story of Saint Valentine - TIME

    Feb 14, 2018 · N owadays, the premise of Valentine’s Day is simple to understand: Feb. 14 is a time to show appreciation for friends, families, significant others and anyone else you might love. Pinpointing...

  7. www.realsimple.com › history-of-valentines-dayThe History of Valentine's Day, and Why We Celebrate - Real...

    Jan 25, 2024 · Valentine's Day is a fixed day on the calendar that got lumped into a mid-February holiday on the ancient Roman calendar called Lupercalia—which some historians believe is what led to Valentine's Day being all about love.

  8. www.history.com › topics › valentines-dayValentine’s Day: Quotes, Traditions & Ideas - HISTORY

    Valentine’s Day is a romantic holiday with origins in the ancient Roman festival Lupercalia and the Christian martyr St. Valentine. Learn about the history, quotes and traditions of this day of love from HISTORY.

  9. www.goodhousekeeping.com › holidays › valentines-day-ideasThe Real History of Valentine's Day, Explained - Good...

    Dec 22, 2020 · Valentine's Day has a long and complex history that involves several Christian saints, an ancient Pagan festival, and a dedicated card-maker. Here's the story.