Significance of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is celebrated all over the world as a celebration of love. The popularity of Valentine's Day has led to the flooding of markets with Valentine's Day gifts. How has Valentine's Day changed in present times? Read on to know. Valentine's Day is just around the corner and most of you must be planning something special for your Valentine. Every year, on the 14th day of February, millions across the world present their loved ones with candy, flowers, chocolates and such other Valentine's Day gifts. The reason behind this celebration is the story of a cleric named Valentine who was executed over a thousand years ago. There are many legends to prove that Valentine's Day has its roots in ancient Italian society. According to one such legend this celebration originated because of a Christian priest, St. Valentine, who helped lovers get married during the reign of Roman Emperor Claudius in 269 A.D. Valentine was eventually executed becaus