When will Valentine's Day in 2020, all young people know. After all, this is a celebration of love and romance, manifestations of feelings and confessions. Now it is very popular in European states and the USA, but in many Muslim countries it is banned by Islam.
Celebration date
For centuries, Valentine's Day has been celebrated on February 14th. The date is fixed, so it does not depend on the day of the week, the lunar calendar or other factors.
Important! In 2020, Valentine's Day will be celebrated on February 14th.
It is not an official holiday. Since the holiday in 2020 falls on Friday, the able-bodied population will have to go to work. The evening can be devoted to relaxing together with your loved one, going to a restaurant or a cinema.
Legends of Valentine
The holiday is shrouded in many legends. It is believed that it is dedicated to a doctor named Valentine, who lived in the III century. The legend about him is saturated with love and good. He was a talented doctor and worked in the army of the Roman emperor Claudius II. From an early age, Valentine was a Christian, and in his youth he took the priesthood. In the service, he often faced injustice, but could not reconcile with it.
The emperor wanted to conquer as many lands as possible. To realize these plans, he needed to have a strong army. All middle-aged men and young men served in the army, but this was not enough. The emperor made a non-standard decision - he forbade his soldiers to marry. Claudius II believed that if a soldier had nothing to lose, he would be able to fight more courageously and not be afraid of death.
Once, a guy turned to Valentine who wanted to marry his lover. Because of his kindness, the doctor could not refuse the warrior. At night, he performed the rite according to all the canons of the Christian church, having married a young couple. And although the ceremony was held secretly, rumors of what had happened reached the emperor. Valentine was immediately arrested.
In anticipation of the death sentence, the doctor was in a prison cell. The jailer’s daughter came to him daily. She was very kind, brought food. Valentine fell in love with her, but could not admit it. On the eve of his execution, which took place on February 14, he wrote a note to the girl. In it, he talked about his feelings. The next day he was executed, and the jailer’s daughter found a note after the execution of the sentence. So there was a tradition to write valentines to loved ones. And although the memory of St. Valentine began to be honored almost immediately, a holiday in his honor appeared only VIII centuries ago.
Another legend tells of the patrician Valentine, who was a Christian. He secretly married a guy and a girl, but this became known to the emperor. The guard arrested both young people and Valentine, but he belongs to the upper class, so he was soon released. To cheer up the lovers who were threatened with execution, he wrote them letters on red hearts, symbolizing love in Christianity. Later, he managed to persuade the guards to let the young people go in exchange for his life. Before his death, Valentine wrote a letter to a blind girl who worked in prison. After she picked up the message, a miracle happened - her vision returned.
Traditions
Loving couples try to spend a holiday together. Both boys and girls give their lovers romantic gifts:
- Stuffed Toys;
- flowers
- heart-shaped balloons;
- sweets, cakes, chocolate and other sweets.
Less commonly presented are more expensive presents - jewelry, gadgets, etc. Often they arrange romantic dinners, prepare surprises and simply surround the soulmate with love and care. There is a tradition to send valentines to all friends and acquaintances - small cards in the form of a heart with beautiful wishes or declarations of love.
On Valentine's Day in 2020, restaurants, cafes, nightclubs and other entertainment venues will prepare an entertainment program with a concert, competitions and dances. In cinemas and on television will broadcast films about love. Many stores arrange sales and discounts, so you can go shopping. The educational institutions hold thematic evenings or discos for students.
How to make a valentine with your own hands: video
How to celebrate in other countries
Almost every state has its own traditions of celebrating Valentine's Day, which will continue in 2020:
- In the USA, lovers exchange red and white caramels. Homemade valentines are sure to give. A holiday in schools is popular. Pupils make hearts from papier-mâché, prepare theatrical performances.
- In England, they bake cookies in the form of hearts, and then give them along with postcards to friends and acquaintances. Girls are guessing at their constricted one.
- In Japan, the holiday is celebrated twice with an interval of one month. On February 14, girls give presents to guys, and on March 14, young men congratulate their loved ones. Most often they give chocolate, as it is believed that it is able to convey the whole depth of feelings.
- In France, poems are written for Valentine's favorites. Be sure to give flowers, sweets in the form of hearts, figures of cupids. Men often on this day make an offer to get married.
- In Italy, it is customary to give sweets, although often the “main” gift is supplemented with jewelry, flowers, soft toys. Lovers spend time together in a cafe or restaurant, sometimes they organize picnics in nature. Many couples have a wedding that day.
In India, Japan and several other countries, protests against the holiday have repeatedly arisen. In Saudi Arabia, there is a ban on celebration, and those who violate it are subject to an impressive fine. In stores, it is even forbidden to sell bears, red roses and hearts, which are customary to give to loved ones on this day. In Russia, there were also attempts to ban the holiday. The Governor of the Belgorod Region made such a proposal in 2011 as part of a spiritual security program.
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