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, 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 …