Valentine’s Day on February 14th is coming soon. Many students studying in the United States still have doubts about Valentine’s Day in the United States. What kind of Valentine’s Day is this? This is a comparison among many people studying abroad. If you are interested in the topic, let’s take a look at the introduction of American Valentine’s Day. Welcome to read.
Introduction to American Valentine's Day
February 14th is the traditional Western St. Valentine's Day, also known as "Valentine's Day". It has a long history. Lupercalia in ancient Roman times was a festival for lovers. On that day, young men and women gather together happily. The girls put their love messages in the lot, and the young man draws lots in turn. Whichever girl's message is drawn, that girl becomes his lover.
With the rise of Christianity, the church disapproved of the custom of Lupercalia. However, because this festival was favored by young people, by the 7th century AD, the church associated this festival with Christianity, renamed it after the Christian martyr Saint Valentine, and changed the date from the original 2 February 15th was changed to February 14th. Legend has it that in the 3rd century AD, the Roman emperor believed that married men were unwilling to leave home to serve as soldiers, so he issued a decree prohibiting marriage. Bishop St. Valentine was imprisoned for violating the emperor's will and holding a secret wedding for young people. He died in prison on February 14, 273 AD.
St. Valentine's Day was once a favorite holiday of the British. With the development of the New World, British immigrants brought this romantic festival to North America, and gradually became more popular in the United States. Take root and bloom.
Young people are the well-deserved protagonists of St. Valentine's Day. During this festival, they must solemnly choose gifts and give flowers to their lovers to express their love. An infatuated girl may, according to ancient legend, put laurel leaves on her pillow on the eve of St. Valentine's Day, hoping to meet her sweetheart in her dream.
In the United States, St. Valentine's Day is no longer just a holiday for young people. Relatives and friends can send small gifts to each other to express feelings and enhance friendship. Many shops specialize in selling such gifts as chocolate candies decorated in the shape of hearts, or bouquets of red roses and tulips tied with ribbons. As for all kinds of Valentine's cards, they are everywhere.