Valentine's day, celebrated on February 14th, is one of the most celebrated holiday in the world. This holiday has its own origins tracing back in ancient Rome. It is believed to be linked with Saint Valentine, a priest who secretly married couples despite a ban from Emperor Claudius II. Overtime, St. Valentine became a symbol of love and sacrifice. In the Middles Ages, Pope Galasius I established February 14th as St. Valentine's Day, as it become more associated with romance. Today, Valentine's Day serves as a special moment to convey love and affection and share appreciation to partners, family, and friends. Valentine's Day become as the most celebrated and recognized moment for expressing love and affection is due to a combination of commercial influence and historical evolution. The transformation of Valentine's day into a widely recognized celebration began in 19th century. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland, known as the "Mother of American Valentine,"...
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