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Google is celebrating Valentine’s Day 2023 with an animated doodle today. (Screengrab: Google.com)
Valentine’s Day 2023: Google took to its official doodle page and wrote: Here’s what your forecast looks like today, we hope you enjoy celebrating with your special someone
Google Doodle Today: Rain or shine, will you be mine? Valentine’s Day is here and so are Google Doodles. The February 14 animated Google Doodle celebrates Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year, when people around the world express affection for their lovers, friends and partners through gifts, greetings and more. It depicts two drops of rain falling down to form a heart. Every year people celebrate this day with their loved ones, and Google shares a doodle to celebrate the occasion.
valentine day 2023 special google doodle
Mating season for birds?
Did you know that during the Middle Ages, European countries such as England and France believed that February 14 was the beginning of mating season for birds? They linked the event to love and soon the romantic festivities began. The holiday became more popular throughout the world in the 17th century.
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“Whatever you anticipate today, we hope you enjoy celebrating with someone special,” Google said with the animated doodle.
Valentine’s Day 2023: History
The holiday is named after Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr who is surrounded by much mystery and intrigue. Like the history of Saint Valentine, the exact origins of Valentine’s Day are unclear.
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However, today it is widely recognized as a day to express love and affection through kindness, gifts and spending some quality time together. Couples specially go out to show their love and commitment towards each other. From elaborate gift exchanges to candlelit dinners and romantic getaways, they take the opportunity to show appreciation for their special ones. Read on to know about this day and which zodiac sign it is associated with.
Who Was St. Valentine?
Saint Valentine, also known as Saint Valentine of Rome, was a Catholic saint. He is considered the patron saint of lovers. People often associate them with romantic love and affection. This is the reason why Valentine’s Day is celebrated every 14 February. His true identity and his history still remain a mystery.
There are many legends around him. According to one legend, Saint Valentine was a priest who lived in Rome during the 3rd century. Roman Emperor Claudius II banned the marriage. Saint Valentine was imprisoned and executed for officiating marriages for Christian couples. Another legend revolving around Saint Valentine states that he was imprisoned for helping Christians escape from harsh Roman prisons. It is said that he also fell in love with the jailer’s daughter.
Even in the absence of any concrete evidence, Saint Valentine has always been seen as a symbol of love and devotion. This symbolism attached to them has continued through the centuries. Today, Valentine’s Day is celebrated all over the world as a day to express love and affection. Whatever legend people believe in, Saint Valentine serves as a symbol of the power of love.
Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day on 14 February?
Valentine’s Day is celebrated on 14 February as a day to express love and affection towards your loved ones. The origin of this holiday is surrounded by great mystery and intrigue. Many sources believe that it is a mixture of ancient Roman and Christian traditions. In ancient Rome, the festival of Lupercalia was held from 13 to 15 February. It was a celebration of love and fertility. Later, it was Pope Gelasius I who recognized it as the feast day of Saint Valentine in 496 AD. It was an attempt to replace the pagan festival with a Christian one.
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