1. Valentine's Day festival
February, 14-th, 2011

2. Valentine's Day is a festival that cherishes love and romance
Valentine's Day is a festival that cherishes love and romance. The festival falls on February 14 every year and is celebrated in several countries across the world including US, UK, Canada, Japan, France, China and India.

3. People exchange Valentine's Day greetings with their parents, teachers, friends, sweethearts or anyone special or close to them.
There is also the tradition of gifting flowers, chocolates.

4. Valentines
1910
1906
Victorian Valentine's Card
1950–1960

5. Valentines Day Symbols
Roses, hearts, Cupid, dove, lace, candy

6. One of the most important customs of Valentine's Day festival is the exchange of ‘Valentines'.
The tradition is said to have initiated in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans who sent the first known Valentine Day card to his wife from prison.
In present times, Valentine's Day is the second biggest Valentine's Day card-giving holiday after Christmas.

7. Valentines Day message

8. Valentine's Day Love Quotes
Love doesn't make the world go round,
love is what makes the ride worthwhile.
Elizabeth Browning
The most precious possession that ever comes to a man in this world is a woman's heart. Josiah G. Holland
Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own home. Give love to your children, to a wife or husband, to a next-door neighbor. Mother Teresa
At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet. Plato

9. Valentine Week 7 February – Rose Day 8 February – Propose Day
9 February – Chocolate Day
10 February – Teddy Bear Day
11 February – Promise Day
12 February – Kiss Day
13 February – Hug Day
14 February – Happy Valentine’s Day

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