Valentine's Day 2023: Know origin of Valentine's day, why we celebrate it and facts that will surprise you

Valentine's Day 2023, Valentine's Day 2023 week: Celebrated every year on February 14, Valentine’s Day has a special place in every couple’s life across the globe. Here is the story of the origin of the day of love.

Valentine's Day 2023: Origin, why do we celebrate it

Valentine's Day has been celebrated since the Roman Empire. There are many stories behind Valentine's Day celebrations. The day is observed in honour of Saint Valentine of Terni, who was assassinated by Roman Emperor Claudius II. He was a priest who is supposedly known for secretly performing Christian marriages for Roman troops as well as preaching Christianity before it was legal. Therefore, he was placed under house arrest as he refused to renounce his faith.

While serving the sentence, Saint Valentine of Terni fell in love with the jailer's daughter, he soon restored her sight. The house converted, believing in the power of God. When the news reached the emperor, Valentine was executed on February 14. On the day of execution, he sent the jailer's daughter a farewell note: 'From your Valentine'. Later, the church made this festival a Christian celebration and chose to use it to remember St. Valentine's Day.

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Another story comes from the poet Geoffrey Chaucer. He was the first person to link Valentine’s Day to romance in his poem-- 'The Parlement of Foules', a poem written in the late 14th century.

He associated the day with romantic love, imagining that this is the time when European birds choose their mates.

Valentine's Day 2023: 3 Facts about the day

• It is believed that the tradition of giving Valentine's Day flowers dates back to the 17th century.
• The color of the flower given on Valentine's Day holds meaning. A red rose traditionally symbolises love, while other colors like deep pink, purple or white symbolise happiness, royalty and sympathy respectively.
• The first heart-shaped box of chocolates was introduced in 1861. It was created by son of Cadbury founder John Cadbury--Richard Cadbury who started packaging chocolates in fancy boxes to increase sales. He introduced the first heart-shaped box of chocolates for V-Day in 1861.

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Valentine's Day 2023 Status, messages, quotes

• Happy Valentine’s Day to the most beautiful person in my life. You're my best friend. Thank you so much for being you. Happy Valentine’s Day Love!
• I pray to God that we always stay together - whether on earth or in heaven - Happy Valentine's Day Love!
• As long as I have a family, my heart will always be full. Happy Valentine's Day.
• I'm so lucky to be in love with my best friend. Happy Valentine's Day!
• Thank you for bringing so much love and joy into my life. I love you. Happy Valentine's Day!