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Valentine`s Day 2026: Here are lesser-known facts

Nascimento Pinto

Mid-Day
Lifestyle
By Nascimento Pinto
Published Feb 04, 2026

Valentine`s Day

Every year, Valentine`s Day 2026 is observed on February 14 to celebrate the season of love among loved ones around the globe

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Unique traditions

While people give cards, Japan has a two-part chocolate exchange, Germany`s pig-themed gifts, and Denmark`s poems among others

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Who is Saint Valentine?

Saint Valentine was a Roman saint, who was popularly known for performing weddings of soldiers who were forbidden from marrying by the emperor

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Valentine`s Week

Traditionally, Valentine`s Week includes Rose Day, Propose Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise Day, Hug Day, Kiss Day and finally Valentine`s Day

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Origin

The day has its origins in the Christian feast of Saint Valentine, also called as Saint Valentine`s Day, but has over time adopted modern traditions

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