By: Christian Dye
Love is in the air, chocolates and teddy bears are stocked on shelves, and red paper cut-outs of hearts scattered all over the floor can only mean one thing. February is not just any other month, it is when Valentine's day is celebrated. This is usually the time when people all around the world express their feelings for another person, or just a time celebrated by those already in relationships. This has become the new Valentine’s day tradition in the United States, but it wasn't always like that. The very first Valentine's Day was in the year of 496. Having a particular Valentine's Day is a very old tradition, believed to have originated from a Roman festival. The Romans used to have a festival called "Lupercalia" in the middle of February which is the official start of their springtime. It is also the month we celebrate Valentine's Day! This year's Valentine's day will be extraordinarily special because it’s going to be the first one of the new decade. It is an exciting day for many because it’s an acceptable excuse to express your affections for that special someone, or just be a really great friend. A way of letting someone know you care about them is splurging hundreds of dollars on getting them fun over-sized teddy bears! It’s also hard to go wrong with chocolates inside of a heart shaped container. On this day, kids usually have a small celebration in their class where they bring and exchange clever little Valentine’s day cards. They also pass out sugary treats such as: pop-tarts, candy, and cupcakes. etc. As kids grow up, they may celebrate with significant others or take part in celebrations such as Galentine’s instead. While celebrating Valentine’s day, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s a special day dedicated to loved ones. It’s ok to be cheesy, or to go the extra mile to make them feel special.
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