February 14 is a special day for honoring sweethearts. this custom is very old. it may go back to Roman times. when a special festival called Lupercalia was held on February 15. On that day all young girls put their names in a box each young boy drew a name for their sweetheart for next year.
During the middle ages February 14 was the date when people believed birds found their mate. The day was set aside to honor all lovers. the people found new ways of celebrating this day.they used to kiss the first young women they saw that day by chance, this special festival came on St. Valentines day. This day honors a Christian saint named Valentine. But the idea of honoring sweethearts has nothing to do with saint.
In the nineteenth century the custom began of sending Valentines began. Valentines cards are pretty decorated cards that are sent to the people you care about. Today Valentines is very popular. people usually send Valentines to many friends and relatives, not just to one person.
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