Valentine's Day customs—sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"), offering confectionery and presenting flowers—developed in early modern England and spread throughout the English-speaking world in the 19th century.

Valentine’s Day is commonly celebrated by exchanging handmade or store-bought “Valentines” (greeting cards) or other tokens of affection like chocolates and flowers. In many schools, it has become customary for young students to bring in Valentines to swap with classmates.

Jan 17, 2025 · Valentine's Day has quite the history. Learn about why we celebrate Valentine's Day, the meaning of the holiday, when Valentine's Day is this year, why Valentine's Day is on February 14, and more.

Dec 22, 2009 · Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14; this year Valentine's Day falls on a Friday.

Jan 2, 2025 · Valentine’s Day is about more than just exchanging Valentine’s Day cards or having fun with romantic trivia (though that’s pretty awesome too!). Celebrated across the United States and ...

Nov 19, 2024 · Valentine’s Day is Friday, February 14! This holiday has a surprisingly dark origin. Learn more about the real story of Valentine’s Day, why Valentine was killed, and some interesting facts and folklore you may not know!

3 days ago · Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here’s the real history of Valentine’s Day and the origins of its romantic nature.

Dec 9, 2024 · Find out more about the interesting history behind the year's most romantic holiday with these fascinating Valentine's Day facts about candy, Cupid and more. Search Subscribe

Jan 15, 2025 · People have mixed feelings about February 14. Before Cupid’s arrow leaves you distracted, here are 20 things you might not know about Valentine’s Day.

Jan 9, 2025 · Everybody knows Valentine’s Day is a day of romance and love. After all, it’s the holiday for writing love notes and watching sweet rom-coms and telling your friends how much you love them.