Valentine’s Day is traditionally celebrated on February 14th. This holiday was created in connection with a man named Valentine in 270 A.D. One story says he secretly performed weddings after the Roman emperor banned them for soldiers, and later on, February 14th was chosen by the church as Valentine’s Day.

Over time, the day became linked to romance because people believed that birds found their mates during mid-February.  By the 1400’s, people began writing letters to one another, and by the 1800’s shops began printing Valentine’s cards and selling chocolates and flowers specifically for the holiday.  

Today, Valentines Day is most often celebrated by couples writing cards, exchanging gifts, or giving flowers and candy to show love and appreciation.  Children often pass out Valentine’s at school to celebrate friendships and focus on love. While people enjoy this special day, others feel it puts pressure on one another to be in a relationship or spend money. Charles M.Schulz, an American cartoonist, describes Valentine’s Day as, “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” Lao Tzu, a Chinese philosopher, thinks Valentine’s Day is a day of “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage.”  

All in all, Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to show the people you love how much you care about them.