Why Valentine's Day is Celebrated

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 every year to express love, affection, and appreciation towards romantic partners, family members, and friends. The day is named after Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. According to legend, Saint Valentine secretly married couples against the wishes of the Roman Emperor, who had prohibited marriages. He was executed for his defiance and later canonized by the Church. The day became associated with love and romance in the Middle Ages when the tradition of courtly love flourished in Europe. Today, Valentine's Day is celebrated across the world with the exchange of greeting cards, gifts, and flowers among loved ones.