A Quick Look at Valentine’s Day ❤️ plus more beach erosion video
Posted By RichC on February 14, 2026
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner—February 14th—and whether you’re celebrating with a special someone, friends, family, or just treating yourself, it’s a day all about love and connection.
But where did it all start?
The holiday has surprisingly ancient roots. It began as a Christian feast day honoring Saint Valentine, a martyr (likely a Roman priest) executed around 270 AD for secretly marrying couples against the emperor’s orders. Legend says he even wrote a loving note to his jailer’s daughter signed “From your Valentine” — the original valentine card!
Over time, the romantic side bloomed in the Middle Ages. Poets like Geoffrey Chaucer linked February 14th to love (and even mating birds in spring), and by the 18th century, people in England were exchanging handwritten notes and drawing names for “Valentines.” Today, it’s a global celebration of affection—cards, chocolates, flowers, and all—with over a billion cards sent each year.
No matter how you mark the day, it’s a sweet reminder to show appreciation to the people (and pets!) who make life brighter.
Wishing you a day filled with warmth, laughter, and maybe flowers or a little extra chocolate. Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕
My “Valentine” and I are planning to take a romantic walk on the beach … just as we have been doing. Ha! I think we’ll still both enjoy it and hoping beach restoration company is measuring depths so they can restore our Atlantic Dunes shoreline (erosion photo above).
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