VALENTINE’S DAY

By Cristian De la O Ramírez

Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic days of the years. For the couples this day is as special as their personal anniversaries or other special days they celebrate throughout the year.

Why do we celebrate such a festival?

According to the legend, this festival is to remember Valentine, who was a priest in Rome in the third century. This priest died in defense of the love, because he did not like the lays of the emperor, about the young men shouldn't marry, because they had to be strong soldiers.

Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14. It is a festival of romantic love. Also is the most beautiful day because is one day, that is celebrated around the world.


Nowadays, many countries celebrate Valentine's Day. At first, people exchanged small tokens of affection or love messages. Then greeting cards were produced for this festival. Statistics from the Greeting Card Association show that Valentine's Day cards are the second most popular holiday cards after Christmas cards. This day is a good chance to show your feelings for  someone. 

 

For example in the United States of America many people give Valentine's cards which often decorated with images of hearts, red roses or Cupid.

Some traditions of Valentine’s Day On this day, we usually give chocolates to those you love and respect most. ( i.e. lovers, parents or friends ) and sometimes boys will give girls some beautiful flowers and gifts to show their sincerity. Writers even wrote down some beautiful poems to praise this special day.

However, some people use the occasion to present lavish gifts, such as jewelry or presents to their spouse or partner. In Mexico is a little different because, it's not just for lovers, it's also for friends. It's a time for people to show appreciation to the people.  American students said that when they used to be in the school, they used draw names to exchange gifts. They can only pass the Valentine’s Day with their sweethearts.

Valentine's Day cards

So this tradition is the same, over here in Mexico. The students and people celebrate their love with their partners by sending cards or letters, giving gifts or flowers.

In the United States some men give their wife a beautiful dinner in an expensive restaurant, restaurants may be busier than usual as many people go out for an evening with their spouse or partner. Also Valentine's Day is a very popular date for weddings.

In Mexico is traditions buy some flowers, write a poem or make a gift for one of your friends. Some Mexicans, who would like to have a romantic relationship to somebody, may use this occasion to make this known, often anonymously.

I think that this day is the most beautiful for the lovers to enjoy with their couples.