Valentine’s day on february 14 is a global holiday that traditionally celebrates romantic love. The holiday has taken a secular form in recent years and is celebrated in almost all countries worldwide. From the origins of the box of chocolates, to the evolution of cupid, discover 7 little known facts about valentine's day, in this episode of history countdown.

Given their similarities, it has been suggested that the holiday has origins in the roman festival of … It originated as a christian feast day honoring a martyr named valentine, and through later folk traditions it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in …