Honouring Saint Valentine
Modern day habits
Romantic dinner, walks
Marriage proposals
Jewelry
Flower bouquets
Any heart-shaped chocolate
Heart-shaped outline
After establishing as an romantic event, people started celebrating by
sending greeting cards (valentines)
offering confectionery
presenting flowers
Video about Valentine's Day
Significance
Love and affection celebrated between lovers
Dates
Deleted in 1969 from the General Roman Calendar
Established by Pope Gelasius in 496 AD
Held on 14th of February
