According to Encyclopedia Brittanica legends attribute the holidays origins to a Roman priest named Valentine, when others refer to the true St. Valentine as a bishop from Terni. Some scholars thought they were the same person! Whichever you believe Valentines day wasn’t associated with romance until about a thousand years later. In the late 14th century, English poet Geoffrey Chaucer published “Parliament of Fowls,” a poem declaring Valentine’s Day as the time where birds choose their mates. The poem seemingly sparked a tradition for lovers to send romantic letters to each other during bird mating season. These messages, called valentines, grew in popularity and were mass-produced by the late 1700s.  

Traditionally people give each other cards, flowers, roses and candy. Although the most popular gift is candy.  Red is a common color for Valentines Day and a fun fact is annually teachers receive the most Valentines day cards and gifts.

Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers anymore, it evolved into a day celebrated by all,

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