February 14th is widely recognized as the day of love, but its significance and acceptance vary across cultures. While some embrace Valentine’s Day as a time for grand romantic gestures, others approach it with a more sceptical lens, considering it a commercialized holiday or one that does not align with their cultural or religious values. According to BBC, the origins of Valentine’s Day remain uncertain. Some legends suggest that a Roman priest named Valentine defied an imperial marriage ban imposed by Emperor Claudius II, secretly arranging marriages for young lovers. Before his execution on February 14th, he is said to have sent a note to a young woman, signed “From your Valentine.” Others link the day to ancient fertility festivals such as Lupercalia, which celebrated the arrival of spring with feasts and matchmaking rituals. Without official documentation to confirm its origins, Valentine’s Day remains steeped in mystery and historical speculation.