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It is known that Valentine's Day 2020 falls on Friday, February 14, 2020. This is the perfect opportunity for lovers to spend quality time together. But first and foremost, let's understand what Valentine's Day is, its significance to grasp the meaning of this affectionate celebration.
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I. What is Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day, also known as Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day, is another name for the celebration of love. This holiday is named after the first Christian martyr named Valentine.
1. The Significance of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a celebration of love, making it a time for people worldwide to honor and celebrate romantic relationships, followed by praising the platonic friendships.
Hence, Valentine's Day is also the time for everyone to express their feelings to their loved ones through heartfelt Valentine's wishes or meaningful gifts symbolizing love, such as chocolates, roses, matching outfits, watches ... or simply by spending time together.
2. The Origin of Valentine's Day
The Origin of Valentine's Day
According to research on the internet as well as various documents, Mytour finds numerous theories related to the origin of Valentine's Day. However, the prevailing theory regarding the origin of Valentine's Day is the story of a priest named Valentine, which has been widely accepted and passed down through generations.
According to historical records, a bloody war occurred in the 3rd century, in which the Roman Empire participated but lacked public support. Summoning young men to enlist became difficult, leading Emperor Claudius II to believe that Roman men did not want to be far from their loved ones, seeing family as a weakness. Consequently, the Emperor issued a decree banning all weddings and ceremonies to concentrate a large force for the war effort.
However, this ban was met with opposition from the people, including a priest named Valentine and Saint Marius. They continued to clandestinely conduct weddings for couples. Eventually, their actions were discovered, and on February 14th, 273, Priest Valentine was sentenced to death. On that afternoon, he sent a Valentine's card to the daughter of the prison guard, Asterius. The card bore the message 'dal vostro Valentino.' Thus, Valentine's Day was born, forever linked to February 14th.
3. Which Country is Valentine's Day Originated From?
Valentine's Day was initially celebrated in Europe and North America. However, it has since been embraced by many countries, including Vietnam.
In addition to Valentine's Day, many East Asian countries like Japan and China also have their own Valentine's Day, which falls on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month every year - known as the Double Seventh Festival.
II. What are the Different Days of Valentine's?
What are the Different Days of Valentine's?
Currently, Valentine's Day is not confined to just February 14th; there are numerous other days such as Red Valentine, White Valentine, and Black Valentine. Each of these days is celebrated on February 14th, March 14th, and March 3rd respectively, symbolizing affection towards different corresponding entities.
1. Red Valentine
Red Valentine is the traditional lovers' day, rooted in the legend of Saint Valentine. It's a time for expressing affection by spending quality time together, sending wishes, and gifts. Even if your loved one is far away, you can still send warm wishes to your distant beloved instead of physical gifts.
2. White Valentine
Unlike Red Valentine, White Valentine is celebrated a month later, specifically on March 14th each year. This Valentine's Day originated from Japan, where it is believed that a boy gives a large, white chocolate gift box to the girl he secretly admires as a token of appreciation for her feelings expressed on Red Valentine's Day. Therefore, White Valentine is seen as an opportunity for boys to express their affection to the girls they love and for girls to gauge whether their admirers reciprocate their feelings.
3. Black Valentine
Black Valentine originates from South Korea, celebrated one month after White Valentine and two months after Red Valentine, on April 14th. Unlike Red and White Valentine, Black Valentine is not a day for expressing affection towards loved ones; instead, it is a day dedicated to singles. On this occasion, people often gather to eat black bean noodles together. Black Valentine was created to emphasize that being single and without a partner is not necessarily undesirable; it's just a different status.
With the explanations above, it is hoped that you now understand what Valentine's Day is all about - its meaning and origin. From this, you can determine which day is the most appropriate for expressing your feelings to your loved ones.
