Valentine’s Day 2018 traditions include card and gift giving. Popular
gifts exchanged on the day include cards, fresh flowers (mainly the
rose), chocolates and sweets. Additionally, people also complement these
with other gifts of love to express affection and love. Valentine's Day
dinner and dance parties are organized all over the country to
celebrate the occasion. Many couples hold private celebrations in homes
or restaurants. Children also gift handmade gifts and cards to their
friends and loved ones.
Valentine’s Day 2018 takes
place on February 14 annually. The day on which the holiday falls on
changes but the date remains the same; consult the above table for exact
dates.
The day first became associated with romantic
love in the 14th century, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.
In 18th-century England, it evolved into an occasion in which lovers
expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering
confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines").
Today, Valentine’s Day 2018 is recognized as a significant cultural and
commercial celebration in many regions around the world, although it is
not a public holiday in any country.