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VALENTINE'S DAY

This years Valentines Day falls on Wednesday. Every year Valentines takes place on February 14th. Valentines Day was originally called Saint Valentines Day or the Feast of Saint  Valentine. The day is a Celebration on love and affection. The day originally honored the Christian Saint Valentinus. The day first became associated with love in the beginning of the 14th century. Now in more modern times, it is usually expected to send cards or flowers, chocolates and even stuffed animals to those you hold love for in your life. February is commonly seen as the month of romance. Valentines day is the second most popular holiday in which cards are exchanged between one another. Valentines Day is a world wide celebrated holiday. The Romans originally recognized the day, although it did not become official until it was confirmed by the Catholic Church.  Over 150 million cards are exchanged on Valentines Day. More than 40,000 Americans work at a chocolate factory. Annually companies are known to make billions of dollars off of Valentines Day occasions. 
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