Every February 14, Valentine's Day is celebrated, a date associated with love and friendship.
Valentine's Day is a day popularly associated with love that on a commercial level is used to generate (and boost) sales of all kinds of products, services and proposals that aim to be a manifestation of beautiful feelings. It is also associated with February 14 , the date on which Valentine's Day is celebrated, with friendship even though the affection and unconditional bond between friends is specifically commemorated at other times of the year. In Argentina , for example, Friend's Day is July 20 .
It should be noted, in any case, that the origin of this celebration that features engaged or married couples as protagonists is religious , since in ancient times it was promoted by the Catholic Church in order to exalt several holy martyrs called Valentine . The Catholic saints continue to include this saint, recognized as the patron saint of lovers, which is why believers greet family members or acquaintances who respond to that name on February 14 .
Symbols associated with Valentine's Day
Among the symbols associated with Valentine's Day , the image of Cupid appears first. By that name the Roman god of desire is known, who is usually represented with the image of a child without clothes and with wings (sometimes he is shown with his eyes blindfolded) who carries a bow and an arrow.
Elements that look like hearts and bouquets of flowers , especially red roses (although sunflowers are gaining more and more prominence), are also displayed during each February 14th .
On this date there is also no shortage of serenades , the sending (and receiving) of love letters , toasts , kisses or promotions, discounts or special events at hotels, restaurants and businesses in different areas that seek to attract as customers. boyfriends and girlfriends wanting to entertain their "better half" or soul mate.
Romantic customs and traditions
On every Valentine's Day, romantic customs and traditions emerge that do not necessarily involve the investment of large sums of money. The displays of romanticism are not limited to an age range either: people of different ages, as seen every February 14 internationally, take advantage of this date to encourage themselves to make a declaration of love , dedicate love songs or to seal a commitment. In the case of those more formal lovers, the date is favorable to make a proposal in order to formalize the relationship before parents/in-laws by celebrating a wedding.
A couple's massage , walks under the moon , watching romantic movies , decorating a bed with rose petals and even kissing in the rain also rekindle passion within the framework of the surprises and activities that can take place for Valentine's Day .
There are those who accompany their romantic declarations of love with a box of chocolates or teddy bears, for example.
Special proposals for Valentine's Day
Special proposals for Valentine's Day abound worldwide and, thanks to this, it is possible to have a wide range of options available that adapt to every budget.
In the tourist sector they usually offer packages that invite romantic trips in mid- February , while many restaurants design a special menu so that couples have an unforgettable romantic evening .
There are also hotel suites prepared for the occasion that, with themed decorative details, aphrodisiac food and a good champagne to toast, encourage people in love to spend a day of pure passion.
Every February 14 , likewise, awakens great expectations in entrepreneurs and businessmen dedicated to photography and the marketing of jewelry , perfumery items, chocolates , flowers , dolls and lingerie . Even hair salons usually have a little more clientele by then since, after receiving an invitation to celebrate love , many women dress in elegant clothes and go to beauty salons with the aim of requesting beautiful hairstyles and manicure services.
Statistics say that on that date the demand for engagement rings , chocolates , perfumes , Valentine's cards , heart-shaped balloons and many other products that allow you to make romantic gifts increases.
Romantic walks are not exclusive to Valentine's Day: at any time and place it is possible to enjoy a beautiful outing and express love with kisses, hugs and sweet words.
Falling in love, relationships and love contracts
There is a world-known expression that assures that each couple, in some way, "is a world." Sometimes, between two beings there is attraction and affection but not infatuation . Relationships , and each of the love contracts established as a couple, are all different, which is why it is important to always be respectful of the choices and decisions of others.
Just as there are individuals who avoid labels even though they are deeply committed on a loving level to another being, there are girlfriends , wives , boyfriends and husbands who are proud of their marital status or sentimental situation and do not hesitate to express it openly. There are also those who dream of receiving marriage proposals and people who resist monogamy , preferring free relationships.
Of course, there are no perfect ties and it is often difficult to find a genuine love with which to live a healthy and pleasant bond , but true love stories exist in reality. The lucky ones who have already found someone to share life with, therefore, must protect that romance with fidelity, care and affection , while the singles who long for the appearance of someone who will make them fall in love and complement them should not lose hope of being loved, at any time, by Cupid .