With Valentine’s Week starting tomorrow, love is trending, with hearts in the hashtag and feelings in the caption.

February brings with it the warmth and closeness of love between romantic partners, families, friends, and all those who are dear to them. For a whole week leading up to Valentine’s Day on February 14, people everywhere get ready to celebrate love in all its forms.

 

The Legend

The legend associated with Valentine’s Day is that St. Valentine, a Roman priest, was sentenced to death by Emperor Claudius II for solemnizing the marriage of Christian couples in secrecy. Since then, every year, February 14 is celebrated to observe the death anniversary of St. Valentine.

Valentine’s Week, which runs from February 7 to February 14, is observed globally. This is a list of Valentine’s Day celebrations and their dates.

7 February: Rose Day

Rose Day signifies the beginning of Valentine’s Week, as red roses convey deep love and passion. Couples express love and affection for each other by giving each other a bouquet of red roses.

8 February: Propose Day

On Propose Day, people confess their feelings and propose to their beloved. It is a day filled with heartfelt confessions. People embark on a journey of commitment towards a lifetime of togetherness.

9 February: Chocolate Day

With delicious treats, Chocolate Day seeks to represent the sweetness of love. Couples adore surprising one another with a box of chocolates on this day as a sign of warmth and closeness. Giving each other chocolate says so much more than just declaring your love.

10 February: Teddy Day

This day is to embrace the warmth and comfort of cuddly teddy bears. The soft toys ‘teddy bears’ often have been said to induce a feeling of joy. Gifting a cute teddy to your beloved brings a smile to their face.

11 February: Promise Day

This day, one makes sincere commitments and vows to their beloved. It’s time to form bonds of trust and mutual understanding. Promise Day witnesses the love that blossoms between two hearts.

12 February: Hug Day

Hug Day honours the merger of two individuals waiting for one another. A simple embrace may show support and affection in a relationship. Hugging someone expresses how much you value them. Assisting them is what gives them a sense of worth and love.

13 February: Kiss Day

Kiss Day represents the intense feelings of love. People celebrate love in its purest form and give each other passionate kisses. This day represents love as the spark that ignites a couple’s passion and yearning for one another.

14 February: Valentine’s Day

The final day of the lovely week is February 14, which serves as the culmination. Today is a celebration of passion, love, and dedication. The spirit of intense love, closeness, and unity is captured on Valentine’s Day.