Why We Celebrate Valentine Day & Who Was Saint Valentine
March 24, 2023
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Valentine’s Day: Celebration of a Feeling

As Valentine’s Day approaches, gift shops will have the most up-to-date and creative Valentine’s Day gifts on display. After all, this is the one time of year when gift-giving becomes trendy and Cupid takes a surge.

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You can certainly adopt a lot of V-day ideas this year to make it the most unforgettable day of your romantic love. Here, we’ll go through some of the most thoughtful Valentine’s Day suggestions that will fill your day with small beads of love. Don’t you want to find out the history behind Valentine’s day? We were intrigued, so we wrote down our excitement in this blog. We are sure you would find it interesting to know more about why we celebrate Valentine’s Day. 

If you want to gift your partner a variety of options this week, don’t forget to look through Femica’s Valentine’s Day offers. We have a special range of Femica’s makeup products, and it could be the perfect catch this season.

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Valentine Gifts

  • The Bombshell Valentine Gift Pack For Women The Bombshell Valentine Gift Pack For Women ₹1,999.00
    A little bit of everything you need for makeup is in this Bombshell Gift Set. Make a statement with the must-have products. This Pack consists of all the essentials needed to enhance the way you look. This set is a lifesaver when it comes to getting ready. In Our The Bombshell Gift Set We Are Featuring: 1. SERY Eye Shadow Palette (9 in 1) 2. SERY Oh So Nice Palette (Blush & highlighter) 3. TOTTA BEAUTY Airy Matte Lipstick 4. French Essence Perfume - Grace/Bloom 60Ml 5. Disguise Cosmetics Nail Polish, Marsala 110 (9g) 6. MORAZE COSMETICS Green/Black/Blue Glittery Colored Eyeliner, Waterproof, Smudge Proof, Long Lasting, 3.5 ML 7. SERY Compact 8. MASKING Beauty Facial Sheet Mask
  • Glowscape Valentine Gift For Him Glowscape Valentine Gift For Him ₹2,037.00
    Treat your face to a drop of luxury with the Glowscape Grooming Gift Set for HIM. Mens grooming just got a little easier. The Glowscape Grooming Gift Set for Him is here to make it simple. Our face wash removes dirt and oil, while our face serum treats the skin, minimising pores and bringing shine. Finish your routine with our post shave balm to soothe any irritation, followed by skin soothing face mask to give you the refreshing feeling. In Our Glow scape Valentine Gift Hamper We Are Featuring: 1. Beard Hood Tan Removal Face Scrub, Normal to Oily Skin, (100g) 2. Mamaearth Mamaearth Skin Correct Face Serum 30 ml 3. Bombay Shaving Company Shave Foam 4. Bombay Shaving Company Post Shave Balm 5. Intense Perfume For Him *This Gift set is non returnable Seller - Femica India Origin - India Expiry - Jan’2025
  • Love Story Valentine Gift Pack For HER Love Story Valentine Gift Pack For HER ₹1,299.00
    This Love Story Combo is the ultimate combination of makeup, skincare and fragrance. This combo is perfect for gifting on Valentine’s which includes a concealer stick, highlighter, lipstick, perfume, eyeliner and sheet mask. Let our products in the Gift Pack pamper your skin and face with everything you need to look your best! In Our Love Story Valentine Gift Hamper We Are Featuring: 1. SERY Hi-Cover Super Coverage Concealer - Natural/PorcElaine 2. Disguise Cosmetics Champagne Moonshine 63 Lipstick 3. TOTTA BEAUTY Super Matte Lipstick 4. French Essence Perfume - Intence 60Ml 5. MORAZE COSMETICS Green/Black/Blue Glittery Colored Eyeliner, Waterproof, Smudge Proof, Long Lasting, 3.5 ML 6. MASKING Beauty Facial Sheet Mask
  • Easy On The Eyes Gift Set for Party Ready Eye Makeup Easy On The Eyes Gift Set for Party Ready Eye Makeup ₹799.00
    Just what you need to create your ideal eye look!! This combo is perfect for the makeup lover with a full range of eye makeup, including glitter liner and kajal, Eye Shadow Palette, Face Compact. Along with all the essentials, you'll get a sheet mask that will refresh your skin for this Valentine. In Our Easy On the Eyes Gift Hamper We Are Featuring: 1. SERY EyeShadow Palette 2. Moraze Black/Green/Blue Glittery Colored Eyeliner, Waterproof, Smudge Proof, Long Lasting, 3.5 ML 3. TOTTA BEAUTY Kajal Black 4. MASKING Beauty Facial Sheet Mask *This Gift set is non returnable Seller - Femica India Origin - India Expiry - Jan’2025

Femica now brings to you the history behind why Valentine’s Day is celebrated. Going by this blog, you could decide to think about how to celebrate Valentine’s Day from a different perspective as well.

1. An Ancient Valentine’s Day Tradition

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The custom of the celebration is supposed to have originated with the Roman festival of Lupercalia in the fifth century. An ancient Roman celebration known as Lupercalia is observed every year on February 15 and is overseen by a group of priests known as the Luperci. According to legend, the Lupercalia event commemorated the beginning of spring. This celebration also highlighted the time for a lottery that matched women and men, as well as fertility ceremonies.

However, towards the end of the fifth century, Lupercalia festivities were reportedly outlawed and replaced with St. Valentine’s Day. But there is no proof of this aspect of the story.

2. Who was Saint Valentine?

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Three Christian martyrs who all bore the name Saint Valentine are allegedly included in another account of the origins of Valentine’s Day. It is stated that Saint Valentine used the signature “From your Valentine” to address a letter to the jailer’s daughter, whom he had befriended and who he also purportedly restored from blindness.

According to a different version of the legend, Saint Valentine would defy the emperor of the time and marry couples in secret so that the spouses wouldn’t be allowed to fight. It is stated that this deed is the reason that St. Valentine’s Day is a day set aside for the romantic celebration of love.

Whatever the actual history of Valentine’s Day celebrations may be, we are enthusiastic about their existence. It is observed by some as a Christian festival. Some people observe it as a Pagan holiday. However, this feast day is a love festival that is observed globally.

3. How Love Letters Came Into Action

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Valentine’s Day love notes first became fashionable in the 1500s. Valentine’s Day started to become increasingly commercial by the 1700s, and printed cards started to be distributed. Notes written by hand were soon becoming obsolete.

The Roman god Cupid started his journey in this place. When promoting the yearly event in any way, hearts have become a must-have. A fascinating thing to remember is that February is also the time of year when birds mate, and as a result, birds are regarded as a highly popular emblem to honour the day.

Of course, sweets and flowers are the typical gift options in addition to exchanging passionate love letters. They are extremely well-liked expressions of love and admiration for others.

You can use this knowledge to your advantage and play it up for someone you admire! Write down some fascinating facts on the envelope that may catch their attention and have them read your wholesome love letter. 

The Beauty of Saying ‘I Love You’ In A Few Languages

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Valentine’s Day is now a widely celebrated event everywhere. And as a result, we’ll show you how to express “I love you” in some of the more widely spoken tongues. So let’s begin:

Spanish – In Spanish there are 2 possible translations for ‘I love you’, they are ‘Te quiero’ and ‘Te amo’. ‘Te quiero’ has a less passionate meaning for love than ‘Te amo’. When you say ‘Te amo’ it expresses a stronger feeling of love.

French – ‘Je t’aime’ is how to say ‘I love you’ in French. Of course, we know that they say French is the language of love. So when saying this, make sure you say it as you mean it.

Dutch –There are about 3 ways to say ‘I love you’ in Dutch. But if you want to express your romantic love for someone, then ‘Ik ben verliefd op je’ says it best.

Portuguese – ‘Eu amo você’’ or ‘Eu te amo’ are two of the more popular ways to express love in Portuguese.

If you admire someone and want to show them your gratitude through love, you could try using various languages to convey your warmth. This might make for a great “will you be my Valentine?” idea!

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Disguise cosmetics

  • Disguise All Day Gel Kajal  (Black Onyx, 0.35 g) Disguise All Day Gel Kajal (Black Onyx, 0.35 g) ₹337.00
    Product Description: Intense black. Smooth gel glide. Kajal and eyeliner rolled into one! The product you've all been waiting for is here. How to Use: Use as a kajal in the waterline, Use as an eyeliner on the lid or below the waterline, Get creative and use it as a half-liner or with a wing design. Product Ingredients: Isododecane, iron oxides, polyisobutene, synthetic beeswax, mica, black 2, ethylene/propylene copolymer, bis-diglyceryl poly acyladipate-2, hydrogenated poly dicyclopentadiene, polybutene, octyl dodecanol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxy-hydro cinnamate, aloe leaf juice, argan kernel oil, vitamin e, avocado oil, marula seed oil, olive fruit oil, phytosterols, ascorbyl palmitate, sorbitan oleate Benefits / Features of using the product:  Glides on smooth to deliver a high impact gel finish Creates an intense line with just a single stroke on the waterline and the lid The formula is smudge-proof and waterproof Hypoallergenic and ophthalmologically tested, suitable for contact lens users" Shelf Life: 36 Months Country of Origin: India Brand Name: Disguise Cosmetics Â
  • Nude Matte Lipstick Ultra Comfortable Satin, Nude Poet 04 (4.2g) Nude Matte Lipstick Ultra Comfortable Satin, Nude Poet 04 (4.2g) ₹375.00
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  • Nail Polish, Marsala 110 (9g) Nail Polish, Marsala 110 (9g) ₹200.00
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FAQs

1. Why do we still celebrate Valentine’s Day? 

 Valentine’s Day has historically been a celebration of romantic love, but it encourages the growth of its scope to include friendship, self-love, and bonds with pets.

2.  Do different cultures celebrate Valentine’s Day differently? 

That’s correct! Each country or culture has their unique way of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Some celebrate to celebrate love, some celebrate it purely by exchanging gifts, and others hold winery festivities and other joyful events. 

3. What gifts will you recommend for Valentine’s Week?

Femica has curated an exquisite range of Valentine’s Day Offers just for you. You can check out some Femica haircare products for all hair types. We also have skincare gift packs within an affordable range along with our very own Makeup Combo! 

Also Read: The Most Romantic Outings In Delhi NCR To Celebrate Valentine’s Day

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