Valentine’s Day is a day we have always looked forward to once it is the second month of the year. When people talk about the month of love, then February quickly comes to mind. Many lovers, friends, and families all over the world can’t wait to spend sometimes and share gifts on this day. Some had nice moments in the last Valentine’s day while some want a better celebration this year so we had to bring back the memories of the last lovers’ day in a Throwback Thursday post.
Throwback Thursday is a day used by social media users to bring back the memories of the past (either beautiful or ugly). The #TBT which is an acronym for ‘hashtag Throwback Thursday’ which is used to make such posts trend on social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and so on. Another Valentine’s day is another day is around the corner, so we are bringing back memories on the last celebration.
What is Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day which is also called Saint Valentine’s or the Feast of Saint Valentine is a day marked to honor one or two early saints named Valentinus. This day celebrated annually on February 14 is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions around the world.
According to folklore, Saint Valentine of Rome (who was imprisoned) restored sight to the blind daughter of his judge and then wrote a letter signed ‘’Your Valentine’’ as farewell before his execution. He has since being honored with a feast by Pope Gelasius in AD 496 to be celebrated on February 14. St. Valentine, the Christian martyr died on the date AD 296.
The day first became associated with romantic love in the 14th century. It later grew into an occasion in which couples expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as ‘’valentines’’). Till today, greeting cards bearing the Valentine’s symbol (a heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged cupid) have been give away to lovers, couples, families, and friends.
This day is now celebrated in many parts of the world today including Asia, Latin America, Europe, Africa and so on. Just like the Christmas boxing day where gifts are being shared among loved ones, Valentine’s day is another day to share gifts although with much romantic love being share by lovers.
In the United States, about 190 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, not including the hundreds of millions of cards school children exchange. It has become a major source of activity in many countries like this.
In Nigeria, lovers spend times with themselves, boyfriends and girlfriends also have romantic nights out. Many programs are organized by the entertainment industry this day. Entertainers and the likes make use of this day also to make more money for themselves as they organize show. Churches are not left out as they also organize love-themed services for their members.
Valentine’s Day 2018: How we spent the day (TBT)
February 14, 2018 which happened to be the last Valentine’s Day celebrated is a day we have looked back to. Many had exciting times, while many want a better celebration in the coming week. Many were too busy in chasing the money which they feel is better than making love (an argument for another day).
Some friends and relatives were asked on how they spent their last Valentine’s Day. This is what they have to say as they bring back the memories on a Throwback Thursday.
You mean Valentine! Last year, I went to work morning to night. When I returned, I sang different love song for my wife. That’s all.
_ Mr. Tobi, Lagos.
I was in class reading then at night. I cried because there’s no one to take me out. There’s no one to call my boyfriend. So sad!
_ Grace Greatfill, Lokoja.
I don’t get to spend Valentine’s Day because am always busy planning my birthday on February 15.
__ Adigun Shayo, Ibadan.
Last year I was indoor but I got a gift.
_ Seyi Olajugba, Akure.
February 14, 2018 I was in my shop all through. After the day’s work, I hanged out with friends and shared drinks not love. Who has love helped? Bro, just make sure you will find love even with extra fake ones.
_ Chijioke, Sapele.
Well, different strokes for different folks. Let’s hear how you spent your last Valentine’s Day and how you intend spending this years’ February 14. Thanks for taking time in reading this piece.
