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Honouring Saint Valentine

Dates

Dates

Held on 14th of February

Established by Pope Gelasius in 496 AD

Deleted in 1969 from the General Roman Calendar

Significance

Significance

Love and affection celebrated between lovers

Video about Valentine's Day

After establishing as an romantic event, people started celebrating by

presenting flowers

offering confectionery

sending greeting cards (valentines)

Modern day habits

Modern day habits

Heart-shaped outline

Any heart-shaped chocolate

Flower bouquets

Jewelry

Marriage proposals

Romantic dinner, walks