It's nearly that time of year when love fills the air and couples around the world celebrate Valentine's day. Even if you're single there are still a few good reasons to enjoy Valentine's Day - most notably all the chocolate on sale.
And while nowadays Valentine's Day is exclusively a celebration of love a couples, that hasn't always been the case. From gifts and symbolism to who the special day is actually named after, here's everything you need to know about Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day falls on February 14 every year and will be taking place on a Monday in 2022. Nowadays, tradition dictates that you express your love for someone with a Valentine's card or some small gifts such as chocolate or flowers.
In fact, the tradition of a Valentine's card can be dated as far back as the 1500s and are usually adorned with love hearts, doves and Cupid - the god of desire and affection in mythology.
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