Valentine's Day Falls on February 14 every year, known as the " Day of Love ". It has become an important day widely celebrated by couples around the world to express love and goodwill. Follow the interesting story of Valentine's Day in this article.
Valentine's Day (English: Valentine's Day) has a history spanning more than 1,500 years. It was first celebrated in AD 496 as a Christian saint's feast day, later reinterpreted as a day of love with romantic stories attached.
The history of Valentine's Day began during the reign of Emperor Claudius II of Rome. At that time, Rome was often at war. The emperor favored war and conscripted men to fight. However, many men had families and loved ones they did not want to leave to risk their lives on the battlefield.
Emperor Claudius II ordered the cancellation of all engagements and marriages in Rome to encourage men to join the army. But a saint named "Valentinus," known as Saint Valentine, disagreed with this decree and secretly married couples in Rome. Emperor Claudius II was displeased, had Saint Valentine imprisoned, and ordered his execution.
Saint Valentine fell in love with the jailer's blind daughter. Before his execution, he sent her a letter signed "From your Valentine." This tragic story spread throughout Rome. Saint Valentine died on February 14.
Since then, February 14 has been recognized as "Valentine's Day" to honor the pure love of the late Saint Valentine. His story was told across Europe, making Valentine's Day an important occasion to celebrate love to this day.
When thinking of Valentine's Day, many imagine red roses. However, the true symbol of Valentine's Day is "Cupid". In Greek mythology, Cupid is the son of Venus, depicted as a winged youth with a bow and arrows. Europeans believe Cupid can cause people to fall in love by shooting his arrows. He is revered as the god of love and has become the symbol of Valentine's Day.
Historically, Valentine's Day commemorates the death of Saint Valentine, who reminded people of pure love and friendship. Today, Valentine's Day is celebrated by couples exchanging flowers, chocolates, greeting cards, or gifts to show care and goodwill. Shops are decorated in bright colors, especially red and pink, and sell flowers and themed souvenirs.
"Happy Valentine's Day" and "สุขสันต์วันวาเลนไทน์" (Happy Valentine's Day in Thai) are well-known greetings. Additionally, many cute messages express heartfelt wishes, suitable for those shy or hesitant to say "I love you" directly, such as:
Valentine's Day 2026 does not only signify romantic love but also represents pure love and beautiful friendships. It is also a day to send greetings to friends and family.
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