Valentine's Day Coloring Pages

In our country there is a tradition that on February 14th couples in love give each other gifts. Usually these are gifts with a small symbol of love such as teddy bears with hearts, heart-shaped lollipops or, less and less common, ordinary Valentine's Day cards.

History of the day of lovers

This holiday began as early as the Middle Ages and is celebrated in the South and West. Catholics have their own patron saint of this holiday and that is of course Saint Valentine.

It is interesting to note that they are derived from an ancient holiday called Lupercalia, which was a fertility festival celebrated on February 15. According to tradition, Saint Valentine was a bishop who performed top-secret marriage ceremonies for soldiers, while defying the decision of Emperor Claudius II. The emperor forbade and opposed the marriages of young men, believing that they were not mature enough to enter such an adult and responsible life, telling them to focus on fighting instead of marriage.

This was a great shock to the Romans, but they were afraid to oppose the emperor. The bishop knew that the young Romans were not happy about it and could not get married so he decided to marry them in secret. Unfortunately this information soon reached the Emperor and he had Valentine killed. This happened on February 14, which is why this holiday is celebrated on this day.

Trivia

1. A Celebration of Love: Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 as a day to express feelings of love and affection. It is a time dedicated to romantic gestures and expressions.
2. Saint Valentine: St. Valentine's Day, or Valentine's Day, derives from the figure of St. Valentine, who was a priest who lived in Rome in the third century. According to legend, he helped couples in love, even though marriage was forbidden. He was sentenced to death for his actions.
3. Valentine's Day Cards: The custom of sending Valentine's Day cards appeared in Britain in the 17th century. Today, these cards can be forwarded in traditional or electronic form.
4. Symbol of Love: The heart has become a universal symbol of love and Valentine's Day. Red hearts, roses and other romantic motifs dominate this holiday.
5. Gifts and Flowers: Giving gifts to loved ones, mainly flowers, chocolates and teddy bears, is a common custom during Valentine's Day.
6. Day of Lovers in Different Countries: Although Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world, customs can vary. In Japan, for example, it is mostly women who gift men, and the idea is to convey affection, not necessarily to express romantic love.
7. Valentine's Day Dinners: Restaurants and cafes often offer special Valentine's Day menus and dinners that create a romantic atmosphere for couples.
8. Records for Valentine's Day: On Valentine's Day, all sorts of world records are held, such as the largest number of dancing couples waltzing at once or the largest number of hearts drawn on one spot.
9. The Custom of Issuing: In some countries, Valentine's Day is an opportunity to publicly profess affection. Shy men can reveal their affection by giving flowers or gifts in secret.
10. Not Just Romantic Love: Valentine's Day is not limited to romantic love. People also often gift friends, siblings and other relatives to show their gratitude and affection.