Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14, is a holiday for lovers that is popular around the world. Its roots go back to ancient Rome and the legend of St. Valentine, who was said to secretly perform weddings for couples in love, defying the prohibitions of Emperor Claudius II. Over the years, the tradition has evolved into a celebration of love and romance.
Nowadays, Valentine's Day is an opportunity to express feelings through small gestures, gifts and romantic encounters. Valentine's Day cards, chocolates, flowers (especially red roses) and dinners together are popular. Many countries also organize various events, such as concerts or theme nights.
In Poland, Valentine's Day gained popularity in the early 1990s and has since become one of the favorite holidays for lovers. Traditionally, lovers give each other small gifts, flowers and chocolates. Romantic dinners at restaurants and weekend getaways for two are also popular. Schools and workplaces often organize Valentine's Day post offices so that people can anonymously send a card to their loved one. Some cities also organize love-related events, such as concerts and plays.
In Spain, Valentine's Day, or “DÃa de San ValentÃn,” is also a popular holiday, celebrated similarly to other countries. However, Spaniards also have other festivals of love - in Catalonia, for example, April 23 is celebrated as Saint George's Day (“DÃa de Sant Jordi”), during which men give roses to women and women give them books.
