Valentine’s day, celebrated each year on 14th february, is a day devoted to love and affection. Today, it is marked by the exchange of cards, flowers, chocolates, and romantic gestures, but its history is far … 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.

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. Valentine’s day, holiday (february 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. 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 …

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 …