Valentine’s Day – A Lover’s Guide to Passionate Romance

Come
February and the couple starts making plans for Valentine’s Day. Celebrated on
14th February every year, Valentine’s Day is celebrated as the mega festival of
love and romance. Apart from Valentine’s Day which is the D-day the week
preceding it is celebrated as Valentine’s week.

Valentine’s
Day is also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine or
Singles Awareness Day or Love Day. In America valentine’s day is the second
most celebrated day only next to New Year’s Day. Here it is also called
National Condom Day.

Here
we discuss different aspects of Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s
Day History

Valentine’s
day is celebrated in the honor of Saint Valentine. According to legends, Saint
Valentine defied emperor Claudias’ order that prohibited young people from
marrying and organized secret weddings for couples.

When
is Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s
Day is celebrated on 14th February every year. And this year too it will be
celebrated on 14th February 2022 which is Monday. In the fifth century, Pope
Gelasius declared that valentine’s day will be celebrated every 14th February.

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What
is the Meaning of Valentine’s Day?

There
is no absolute meaning of Valentine’s Day. For some it is an ancient religious
festival, for some, it is a commercial festival and for many, it is a romantic
festival. On this day, people in love buy roses and chocolates for each other
and go to a restaurant for a romantic dinner. Those living alone enjoy alone or
spend time with friends. People go to the movies or relish a delicious dinner
at home. So, the meaning and definition of Valentine’s Day differ from person
to person.

Spiritual
Meaning of Valentine’s Day

There
could be several spiritual meanings of Valentine’s Day but here we would list a
few.

On
valentine’s Day, we give heart-shaped gift boxes to our beloveds. We don’t give
it to everyone. That means not everyone is eligible to get your love. It is for
someone who well deserves it, someone who cares for you, and someone who will
never reject your gift. It is for someone with whom you have real bonding. When
it comes to matters of heart, you believe in getting into a relationship that
is more spiritual than physical.

Let’s
discuss another spiritual meaning of Valentine’s Day. As per Catholic
Encyclopedia, the idea of Valentine’s Day comes from the birds. During the
Middle Ages in England and France it was believed that during the middle of
February, the birds start to pair. So pairing or getting into a relationship
comes from birds.

Valentine’s
Week

The
week preceding Valentine’s Day is called Valentines Week. There are seven days
in Valentine’s Week excluding Valentine’s Day. These days are Rose Day, Propose
Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise Day, Hug Day, and Kiss Day. Valentine’s
Day is the 8th day. Here we give a brief account of every day of Valentine’s
Week.

Rose
Day – 1st Day of Valentine’s Week

Valentines
Week starts from Rose Day. On this day, people give roses to their partners as
the mark of love and respect for each other. Red roses are given for love, yellow
for friendship and pink for someone who is more than a friend. With roses, one
can say what they feel about their partner.

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Propose
Day – 2nd Day of Valentine’s Week

Are
you of the kind who secretly loves someone and hesitate to express their
feelings? If you are one then the propose day has just been the right
opportunity for you. Be bold, get candid and talk about your love for her/him.
Tell them that you love them the most. In all probability, you won’t get
disappointed.

Chocolate
Day – 3rd Day of Valentine’s Week

Chocolates
have always been the favorite of couples in love, as they keep giving it to
each other very now and often. And there is no better opportunity to express
your love for your partner than chocolate day. Say Happy Valentine’s Day with a
chocolate box and she will love it. Get a pack of chocolates or candies, gift
wrap it, and gift it to him/her. Your partners will highly appreciate it.

Teddy
Day – 4th Day of Valentine’s Week

Most
of the lovers prefer giving a teddy to their partners. A teddy is something
your partner hugs while missing you. Valentine’s week has a day reserved for
it. So why not make her day by presenting her with a teddy. Say Happy
Valentine’s Day with a teddy to win her heart.

Promise
Day – 5th Day of Valentine’s Week

Promises
and commitments are integral parts of any kind of love relationship. The
promise should be like holding hands with each other through good and bad
phases of life and keeping loving them no matter what. It is the assurance
every person wants from their partner. In addition to saying routine happy
Valentine’s Day, promise your partner that you will be with them every phase of
life. And in all probability, your love will be reciprocated.

Hug
Day – 6th Day of Valentine’s Week

A
warm hug can take your love and romance to a new height and perhaps it is why
the 6th day of Valentine’s Day is reserved for a hug. Get closer to each other
by hugging on hug day. A warm hug plays a great role in your love life as it
rekindles your romance.

Kiss
Day – 7th Day of Valentine’s Week

Nothing
makes your love more than kissing each other. Apart from a mark of love and
passion, a kiss also brings exclusivity to your relationship. So, on this day,
kiss your love passionately as there is no tomorrow. You both will cherish the
memories forever. Why not say happy Valentine’s Day with a kiss.

Valentine’s
Day – 8th and Last Day of Valentine’s Week

Now
arrives the D-day of love – Valentine’s Day. There is no prescription for
today. Do what makes you happy. Give cards and gifts, plan surprises, go for
dinner or watch a movie – the choice is all yours. The focus should be on
creating wonderful memories for this day, as these are memories that make your
love last. Cheers for your wonderful love life.

Hollywood
Movies for Valentine’s Day

Are
you a movie buff, who likes to watch movies with your partner? If yes, then
Valentine’s Day could be an ideal opportunity to watch some movies with your
love. These movies give your romance a new height as they have several romantic
scenes you might relate to. Here we give a list of the top 10 Hollywood movies
to watch on Valentine’s Day.

• Always Be My Maybe
• The Bridges of Madison County
• My
  Best Friend’s Wedding
• Notting Hill
• Sleepless in Seattle
• Someone
  Great
• The
  Big Sick
• 10 Things I Hate About You
• Hitch
  
• Crazy,
  Stupid, Love

Bollywood
Movies for Valentine’s Day

If
Hollywood has so much to watch, then Bollywood can’t be far behind. Known for
its romantic film with songs beautifully strewn in it, the Indian Hindi movie
industry offers a number of movies to make your Valentine’s Day even more
romantic. Say her/him happy Valentine’s Day with a romantic Bollywood song and
she will remember it for life. Here we list top 10 Bollywood movies for
Valentine’s Day.

• Hum
  Dil De Chuke Sanam
• Veer-Zaara
• 2
  States
• Jab
  We Met
• Aashiqui
• Maine
  Pyar Kiya
• Rehnaa
  Hai Terre Dil Mein
• Barfi
• Vivah
• Bobby

Valentine’s
Day Gifts for Her

Want
to say happy Valentine’s Day to her with a gift she would like and don’t know
how? You might be in search of great gift ideas. There could be several things
that may be coming to your mind but you might be looking for Valentine’s Day
gifts for her, a gift that could win her over.

Chocolates,
teddy bears and cards appear too general Valentine’s Day gifts for girlfriend.
If she is a book lover gift her a book that she is planning to buy for long. If
she loves video games, you can say her happy valentine’s day with a video game
of her choice. If she loves putting flowers in her home, you can give her a
flower vase. You can impress her with custom gifts based on her likes and dislikes.

Valentine’s
Day Gifts for Him

Girls
are no less confused when it comes to choosing a Valentine’s Day gift for a
boyfriend. Here girls also look for gifts that bring a spark into their
relationship. Here they also keep experimenting with several options available
in the market.

Men’s
make-up accessories, fitness equipment, gadgets and gizmo could be ideal
Valentine’s Day gifts for him. You can also wish him a happy Valentine’s Day
with interest-based gifts like books, gardening equipment and mobile accessories.
If budget allows you can also think of gifting luxury Valentine’s Day gifts.