The Celebration of Modern Day Valentines: If You're Single Don't be a Pringle!

Writer: Dohly Yu

Date: 2-16-24

You don’t have to have a romantic partner to be able to enjoy Valentine’s Day. Go and celebrate the month of love with family and friends.

 The month of February is associated with love because of its highlighted day which is the 14th day of the month. This is when you will see red and pink paired up together, balloons, hearts, chocolates and gifts given to loved ones. Although Valentine’s Day is a cultural celebration that is celebrated in many regions, it does not have to be Valentine’s Day to be able to show your love. 

Make everyday a day of love for your loved ones! In our modern world we celebrate by giving gifts but back then it was much more different. Legend says that it came from the feast of St. Valentines where men and women would be paired up together. Legend also says that back then it was also celebrated for fertility and to welcome spring. I mean…we prefer the modern version right? 

The person who invented Valentine’s Day was Pope Gelacius. He declared in the 5th century that February 14 is St. Valentine’s. Though, it was more religious than romantic. There is no sure fact about when and why Valentine’s Day became associated with love. There was also a very ominous rumor that on the 21st day of February is break up day. May that rumor stay a rumor for those people who have partners. Let’s keep this month a month of love and not heartbreaks!