Why is Valentine’s day about love? Is Valentine only for lovers?

Valentine’s Day is traditionally associated with the celebration of romantic love and affection as it has its roots in both Christian and Roman traditions that emphasized love and affection.

Valentine’s is not only for lovers. Valentine’s Day can also be celebrated as a day of friendship or appreciation for loved ones in general.

Valentine’s Day is often marked by customs like the exchange of cards, gifts, confectionery and flowers between couples or individuals who are romantically interested in each other.

While many people celebrate Valentine’s Day in all kinds of different ways around the world, it’s no longer an official Catholic holiday or an official bank holiday or a day off, however, you can always take the day off for a special day with your significant other!

The celebration of Valentine’s Day has, however, been banned in Indonesia, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia due to beliefs the holiday conflicts with Islamic culture.

Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is a holiday celebrated on February 14th each year and has been observed for 1,528 years now.