The history of Valentine's day

The 14th of February is widely known as Valentine's Day, a day to celebrate love and affection.

Valentine's Day originated as a feast day in the Anglican Communion and Lutheran Church on February 14th.

The history of Valentine's Day is linked to Saint Valentine of ancient Rome. Emperor Claudius II banned marriage, believing that single men made better soldiers.

Valentine's secret wedding ceremonies for soldiers were discovered by the Emperor, leading to his imprisonment. Before his execution, Valentine wrote a letter to his jailer's daughter after healing her blindness.

Valentine's Day was not originally a day for romantic celebration. It became associated with romantic love in the 14th century, inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer's poem 'The Parliament of Fowls.' By the 18th century, gift-giving and exchanging chocolates and cards had become common.