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Valentine's Day Celebration.

Valentine's Day is a holiday observed on February 14th each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it is not a public holiday in most of them.

The holiday has its origins in ancient Rome, where a festival called Lupercalia was held each year in mid-February. During this festival, men would draw the names of women from a box, and the couple would then be paired for the duration of the festival. The holiday was later named after Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr of the 3rd century.

Valentine's Day is now primarily associated with romantic love and courtship. Couples exchange gifts, such as flowers and chocolates, and may also go out for a romantic meal. The holiday is also celebrated by friends and family, who may exchange cards or gifts. In recent years, the holiday has become increasingly commercialized, with many businesses taking advantage of the occasion to promote their products.