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Cupid comes callingWhen: 14th February, 2013
Where: WorldwideSt Valentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day as it is popularly known today is an annual event celebrated all over the world on February 14. Theday celebrates love and affection between couples and is also considered as the most popular day to express your feelings to the one you love. Interestingly the age old tradition of men proposingtheir beloved is reversed during the leap year as girls get the privilege of proposing their love. |
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Valentine’s Day Celebrations and SymbolsToday, young lovers write poems and love notes fortheir beloveds, shower them with cuddly gifts, chocolates and flowers, especially red roses. Valentine’s Day, today, is synonymous with the colour red which is a colour of passion and love. Shops arefilled with heart-shaped balloons, cushions and toys, doves and figurines of winged cupid. This is also the time when florists and card shops do a brisk business. |

Valentine's Day is celebrated onFebruary 14. It is a festival of romantic love and many people give cards, letters, flowers or presents to their spouse or partner. They may also arrange a romantic meal in a restaurant or night in ahotel. Common symbols of Valentine's Day are hearts, red roses and Cupid.
What do people do?
Many people celebrate their love for their partner by sending cards or letters, giving gifts or flowersand arranging meals in restaurants or romantic nights in hotels. People who would like to have a romantic relationship with somebody may use the occasion to make this known, often anonymously.Valentine's cards are often decorated with images of hearts, red roses or Cupid. Common Valentine's Day gifts are flowers chocolates, candy, lingerie and champagne or sparkling wine. However, some people usethe occasion to present lavish gifts, such as jewelry. Many restaurants and hotels have special offers at this time. These can include romantic meals or weekend breaks.
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