Come February and the couple starts making plans for Valentine’s Day. Celebrated on 14th February every year, Valentine’s Day is celebrated as the mega festival of love and romance. Apart from Valentine’s Day which is the D-day the week preceding it is celebrated as Valentine’s week.
Valentine’s Day is also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine or Singles Awareness Day or Love Day. In America valentine’s day is the second most celebrated day only next to New Year’s Day. Here it is also called National Condom Day.
Here we discuss different aspects of Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day History
Valentine’s day is celebrated in the honor of Saint Valentine. According to legends, Saint Valentine defied emperor Claudias’ order that prohibited young people from marrying and organized secret weddings for couples.
When is Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day is celebrated on 14th February every year. And this year too it will be celebrated on 14th February 2022 which is Monday. In the fifth century, Pope Gelasius declared that valentine’s day will be celebrated every 14th February.
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What is the Meaning of Valentine’s Day?
There is no absolute meaning of Valentine’s Day. For some it is an ancient religious festival, for some, it is a commercial festival and for many, it is a romantic festival. On this day, people in love buy roses and chocolates for each other and go to a restaurant for a romantic dinner. Those living alone enjoy alone or spend time with friends. People go to the movies or relish a delicious dinner at home. So, the meaning and definition of Valentine’s Day differ from person to person.
Spiritual Meaning of Valentine's Day
There could be several spiritual meanings of Valentine’s Day but here we would list a few.
On valentine’s Day, we give heart-shaped gift boxes to our beloveds. We don’t give it to everyone. That means not everyone is eligible to get your love. It is for someone who well deserves it, someone who cares for you, and someone who will never reject your gift. It is for someone with whom you have real bonding. When it comes to matters of heart, you believe in getting into a relationship that is more spiritual than physical.
Let’s discuss another spiritual meaning of Valentine’s Day. As per Catholic Encyclopedia, the idea of Valentine’s Day comes from the birds. During the Middle Ages in England and France it was believed that during the middle of February, the birds start to pair. So pairing or getting into a relationship comes from birds.
Valentine’s Week
The week preceding Valentine’s Day is called Valentines Week. There are seven days in Valentine’s Week excluding Valentine’s Day. These days are Rose Day, Propose Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise Day, Hug Day, and Kiss Day. Valentine’s Day is the 8th day. Here we give a brief account of every day of Valentine’s Week.
Rose Day – 1st Day of Valentine’s Week
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Week starts from Rose Day. On this day, people give roses to their partners as
the mark of love and respect for each other. Red roses are given for love, yellow
for friendship and pink for someone who is more than a friend. With roses, one
can say what they feel about their partner.
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Propose Day – 2nd Day of Valentine’s Week
Are
you of the kind who secretly loves someone and hesitate to express their
feelings? If you are one then the propose day has just been the right
opportunity for you. Be bold, get candid and talk about your love for her/him.
Tell them that you love them the most. In all probability, you won’t get
disappointed.
Chocolate Day – 3rd Day of Valentine’s Week
Chocolates have always been the favorite of couples in love, as they keep giving it to each other very now and often. And there is no better opportunity to express your love for your partner than chocolate day. Say Happy Valentine’s Day with a chocolate box and she will love it. Get a pack of chocolates or candies, gift wrap it, and gift it to him/her. Your partners will highly appreciate it.
Teddy Day – 4th Day of Valentine’s Week
Most of the lovers prefer giving a teddy to their partners. A teddy is something your partner hugs while missing you. Valentine's week has a day reserved for it. So why not make her day by presenting her with a teddy. Say Happy Valentine’s Day with a teddy to win her heart.
Promise Day – 5th Day of Valentine’s Week
Promises and commitments are integral parts of any kind of love relationship. The promise should be like holding hands with each other through good and bad phases of life and keeping loving them no matter what. It is the assurance every person wants from their partner. In addition to saying routine happy Valentine’s Day, promise your partner that you will be with them every phase of life. And in all probability, your love will be reciprocated.
Hug Day - 6th Day of Valentine’s Week
A warm hug can take your love and romance to a new height and perhaps it is why the 6th day of Valentine’s Day is reserved for a hug. Get closer to each other by hugging on hug day. A warm hug plays a great role in your love life as it rekindles your romance.
Kiss Day – 7th Day of Valentine’s Week
Nothing makes your love more than kissing each other. Apart from a mark of love and passion, a kiss also brings exclusivity to your relationship. So, on this day, kiss your love passionately as there is no tomorrow. You both will cherish the memories forever. Why not say happy Valentine’s Day with a kiss.
Valentine’s Day – 8th and Last Day of Valentine’s Week
Now arrives the D-day of love – Valentine’s Day. There is no prescription for today. Do what makes you happy. Give cards and gifts, plan surprises, go for dinner or watch a movie – the choice is all yours. The focus should be on creating wonderful memories for this day, as these are memories that make your love last. Cheers for your wonderful love life.
Hollywood Movies for Valentine’s Day
Are
you a movie buff, who likes to watch movies with your partner? If yes, then
Valentine’s Day could be an ideal opportunity to watch some movies with your
love. These movies give your romance a new height as they have several romantic
scenes you might relate to. Here we give a list of the top 10 Hollywood movies
to watch on Valentine’s Day.
- Always Be My Maybe
- The Bridges of Madison County
- My Best Friend's Wedding
- Notting Hill
- Sleepless in Seattle
- Someone Great
- The Big Sick
- 10 Things I Hate About You
- Hitch
- Crazy, Stupid, Love
Bollywood Movies for Valentine’s Day
If Hollywood has so much to watch, then Bollywood can’t be far behind. Known for its romantic film with songs beautifully strewn in it, the Indian Hindi movie industry offers a number of movies to make your Valentine’s Day even more romantic. Say her/him happy Valentine’s Day with a romantic Bollywood song and she will remember it for life. Here we list top 10 Bollywood movies for Valentine’s Day.
- Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
- Veer-Zaara
- 2 States
- Jab We Met
- Aashiqui
- Maine Pyar Kiya
- Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
- Barfi
- Vivah
- Bobby
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her
Want to say happy Valentine's Day to her with a gift she would like and don’t know how? You might be in search of great gift ideas. There could be several things that may be coming to your mind but you might be looking for Valentine’s Day gifts for her, a gift that could win her over.
Chocolates, teddy bears and cards appear too general Valentine’s Day gifts for girlfriend. If she is a book lover gift her a book that she is planning to buy for long. If she loves video games, you can say her happy valentine’s day with a video game of her choice. If she loves putting flowers in her home, you can give her a flower vase. You can impress her with custom gifts based on her likes and dislikes.
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him
Girls are no less confused when it comes to choosing a Valentine’s Day gift for a boyfriend. Here girls also look for gifts that bring a spark into their relationship. Here they also keep experimenting with several options available in the market.
Men's
make-up accessories, fitness equipment, gadgets and gizmo could be ideal
Valentine’s Day gifts for him. You can also wish him a happy Valentine’s Day
with interest-based gifts like books, gardening equipment and mobile accessories.
If budget allows you can also think of gifting luxury Valentine’s Day gifts.
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