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 Lizzy Nekhoma and Maita Zizhou, online Reporters

Did you know Valentine’s Day is a celebration that starts six days before the actual day?

Most people in the world celebrate the actual day on 14 February, unaware of the six days of total magic that precede the day.

It is actually called Valentine’s week because the celebration starts on 7 February every year.

The week comprises Rose Day, Propose Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise Day, Hug Day, Kiss Day, and Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is celebrated on 14 February every year.

Rose Day on February 7 marks the beginning of Valentine’s week. On this romantic day, roses are gifted to that special someone to celebrate love and affection. It is believed Victorians were the first to display their love for one another by presenting roses as a token of affection. Since that time, the giving and receiving of roses has been commemorated annually on February 7 as “Rose Day.”

Propose Day on February 8 is the most romantic day during Valentine’s week ‘which is on 8th February 2023. It is meant for those who want to accept the love they have for someone and express their feelings to them.

Chocolate Day on February 9 is celebrated by giving a box of chocolates or a bar of chocolate, with love to your partner. In today’s modern times, there is a belief that sharing chocolates strengthens your relationship

 

Teddy Day falls on February 10 and is dedicated to expressing love and affection with Teddy Bears. Teddy Bears are cute, cuddly, and comforting. They are a perfect representation of the love and care that one person feels for another. By gifting a Teddy Bear, one is expressing that they care for their loved one and want to be there for them always, just like a teddy bear provides comfort and security.

Promise Day on February 11 is all about making promises and keeping them to strengthen the bond between people, hence providing an opportunity for many to make promises to other family members and friends.

Hug Day on February 12 it is possibly the most celebrated day of Valentine’s Week as this is the day that can be celebrated with friends and family members, with a warm hug. A hug is a simple act of showing love and care to someone without using words

Kiss Day, February 13 comes a day before Valentine’s Day. Lovers seal their relationship with a kiss to show affection for their partner.

Finally, the D-Day Valentine’s day on February 14, what is the true meaning of Valentine’s Day?

It originated as a Christian feast honouring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and, through later folk traditions, has become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world. This day is not only for lovers but for all those whom we love. Of course, Valentine’s Day is not the only day to share our love. Rather, it is an opportunity to escalate what we do for those close to our hearts to remind them how much we love and appreciate them.

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