Valentines Day

Bassila Asmann and Kalila Kräling

Every 14th of February is Valentine's Day, the day to show selflessness and love to your partner with gifts and small greeting cards In Germany and many other countries around the world, people give flowers and chocolates, express love and even get married on this day. Malicious gossip claims that Valentine's Day was invented by florists and chocolatiers, but the tradition goes back hundreds of years.

Valentine's Day was originally the anniversary of Valentine, Bishop of Terni Many legends surround this saint. For example, he allowed soldiers to marry, although it was forbidden. Another story says that he gave flowers from his garden to his lovers. The tradition of celebrating romantic love on this day goes back to the 14th century In Germany, Valentine's Day only became popular after the Second World War Schools and public areas host anonymous love cards, roses, or other small items for sale as gifts. You can then send them to different people and show your love. This year, IS Ruhr sold small red cards that were either send anonymously or with name to the person desired The entire money made was donated to the victims of the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Today, many businesses also earn a lot with their products sold for such a holiday

Because in our society it is joyful to receive a gift from loved ones many exaggerate this need, which is good business for the shop

In conclusion, Valentine's day is a day of love, which became a custom of love hundreds of years ago It became popular in Germany after the Second World War and many people send cards and small gifts to people on that day.