‘Valentine’s Day’, celebrated on the 17th of February, is a special occasion where married couples exchange gifts, affirm their love, and spend quality time together. Fun fact: the “m” in Valentime’s actually stands for “married,” signifying the seasoned, legally-bound veterans of love.
Not to be confused with Valentine’s Day on the 14th, which is for the “newly” entangled—hence the “n”—those still figuring out if they’re soulmates or just really into the same Netflix shows.
Both holidays trace their roots back to the Romans, who celebrated spring fertility rites around this time. And by “spring,” we mean spring if you’re in Southern Italy—because everywhere else, it’s still cold enough to question your life choices.
Not to be confused with Valentine’s Day on the 14th, which is for the “newly” entangled—hence the “n”—those still figuring out if they’re soulmates or just really into the same Netflix shows.
Both holidays trace their roots back to the Romans, who celebrated spring fertility rites around this time. And by “spring,” we mean spring if you’re in Southern Italy—because everywhere else, it’s still cold enough to question your life choices.
by xircano February 15, 2025