Valentine's Day 14th February 2019

Valentine's Day 14th February 2019

Valentine's Day is celebrated on 14th February every year Largely a Western tradition, the day is now celebrated in a major way in the eastern part of the world as well as countries like India and China The day is named after a Christian martyr Saint Valentine and is celebrated to celebrate

The day is believed to be the first incorporated by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD. There were many martyrs named Valentine in the early years who were martyred for many reasons. However, none of them have associated with love It was the 14th century that a Valentine was associated with love and it is believed that the tradition of Valentine's Day started with that particular Valentine.

However, there are several other theories as to the origins of Valentine's Day. Some believe that the day was celebrated to honor a Saint Valentine when he asked for the order of Emperor Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II had ordered that young men should refrain from marrying, as he believed that after marriage, However, the Valentine in question did not rule this order and helped many young men marry secretly. The Valentine was thus killed by the emperor and so, the tradition of Valentine's Day was started.

The day is predominantly celebrated in Western countries but is the beginning of its presence in other countries as well. On this day, lovers exchange gifts and cards to prostitute their love for each other while single men and women go out in their valentine. Several clubs and discs organize special nights on this day.