• The Valentine's Day holiday is a day for expressing affection for loved ones and especially for your significant other. This page contains information on the history of the holiday, plus links to gifts, activities, crafts, e-cards and recipes.

• 1. Falls on February 14 in most countries
  2. In 2009, Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday
  3. Celebrated in honor of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers
  4. Popular Valentine's Day symbols Cupid, hearts, couples, candy
  5. Celebrated in most Western countries
  6. Popular gifts include Flowers, cards and candy
  7. Comes in second, only to Christmas, as one of the largest card-sending holidaysMy Dear Valentine: Valentine's Day Facts
  8. Children between the ages of six and ten exchange more than 650 million Valentine cards with their friends, family and teachersMy Dear Valentine: Valentine's Day Facts

• History of St. Valentine's Day

  Though the history if Valentine's Day is uncertain is does contain vestiges of both Christian and Roman traditions. Legend says that the day is rooted in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, which was a celebration of fertility once commemoration February 15th. As Christianity came to dominate the earlier pagan festivals this became a Christian feast day, celebrating the Roman martyr Saint Valentine.Catholic Encyclopedia: Valentine's Day History

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