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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...

Valentine's Day events in London

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Valentine's Day isn't all about dinner and a movie – plan something a little bit different for February 14. Overbooked cinemas and overpriced restaurants are  so  2014. This Valentine's Day ( Saturday February 14 2015 ) think outside the box and head to one of the capital's many alternative VD events. There's a lot going on in London on the year's most loved-up day... Luisa Omielan's Single Ladies Valentine's Ball   Time Out says Feelgood comic Luisa Omielan gets into the anti-Valentine's spirit, hosting this gig for all the single ladies (well, singletons in general, really – but it's always good to get a BeyoncĂ© reference in there, right?) The sassy stand-up is performing her latest, smash-hit comedy hour 'Am I Right Ladies?' – a feisty, confident stand-up show with heart – followed by a DJ set from Olly Stock. Come for the comedy, stay for the party. What do you think?