Valentine’s Day occurs on February 14 every year. In 2024, the holiday will fall on a Wednesday. Across the United States this day is celebrates love with candy, flowers, and gifts for the special people in one’s life. It is named after Saint Valentine. But have you ever wondered how did this holiday come to be? Well, don’t worry The Balancing Act has got you covered!
February has long been celebrated as a month of romance. Valentine’s Day today contains traces of Christian and Roman traditions. Legend has it that, Saint Valentine was a priest who served in the third century of Rome. During this time, Roman Emperor Claudius II decided that single men were better soldiers than married men. Claudius II outlawed marriage for young men. Saint Valentine thought this was wrong, so he defied Claudius and continued to secretly perform marriages for young lovers.When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius order that he be put to death. Saint Valentine was executed on February 14, 270 AD. Before his death, Valentine allegedly wrote a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still used today. Although the truth behind this legend is murky, the story emphasizes his appearance as an important romantic figure. Due to the acts of Saint Valentine, a tradition was set to celebrate romance on February 14 every year.
Saint Valentine died over 1,750 years ago and we are still celebrating him every year on his special day. Valentine’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States, right next to Christmas, Easter, and Halloween. In fact, Valentine’s Day is the second largest revenue holiday in the United States.This holiday filled with love brings in an average of $27.4 billion in sales every year. Millions of Americans spend money on chocolates, flowers, gifts, dinner dates, and more. In 2024, it is Americans are projected to spend $25.8 billion dollars this holiday. The celebration of Valentine’s Day has already started, but if you are stuck on getting your special someone the perfect gift. Check out our Valentine’s Day Guide.From all of us at The Balancing Act, we wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day. What is your favorite part about Valentine’s Day?
