What is the meaning of valentine day?

Though hearts and roses are red, retailers and business owners see the green of MONEY when it comes to celebrating the holiday. Below are some fast facts about the Valentine's holiday. The celebrating of Valentine's Day ranks number in the United States in chocolate candy sales. Annual spending in 2014 for the holiday was more than 13 billion dollars. read more

Valentine’s Day Each year on February 14 th, many people exchange cards, candy, gifts or flowers with their special “valentine.” The day of romance we call Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5 th century, but has origins in the Roman holiday Lupercalia. read more

Nowadays, the premise of Valentine’s Day is simple to understand: Feb. 14 is a time to show appreciation for friends, families, significant others and anyone else you might love. Pinpointing the story of its namesake Saint Valentine, however, is more difficult. read more