Valentine's Day is always 14 February and is known as the lovers' holiday. The day has roots in an old Christian fasting day, but in Denmark it's a relatively new tradition that only really took off in the early 1990s.
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Every year the question comes up as the calendar nears February: when exactly is Valentine's Day, and why do we celebrate it? Here you'll find the date, the history behind it and a few ideas for how to make the evening a bit extra cosy at home.
The short answer: Valentine's Day is 14 February
Valentine's Day always falls on 14 February, no matter which day of the week it is. The day goes by the name the lovers' holiday and is nowadays used mainly to show love to a partner, but also to friends and family. The date has been fixed ever since the holiday was introduced many hundreds of years ago, and that's one of the reasons it has spread to so many countries, Denmark included.
Dates and days of the week in the coming years
Because the date is always 14 February, it's only the day of the week that changes from year to year. Here you can see which day of the week Valentine's Day falls on in the coming years.
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 14 February | Sunday |
| 2028 | 14 February | Monday |
| 2029 | 14 February | Wednesday |
The history: Saint Valentine, Pope Gelasius and the legend
Valentine's Day was originally a Christian fasting day honouring the martyr Saint Valentine. The holiday was introduced by Pope Gelasius in the year 496 and named after the Roman priest Valentine. Who he actually was is still uncertain, but legend has it that he defied Emperor Claudius II, who had forbidden his soldiers to marry.
It wasn't until the 1700s that some countries began using the day to express love with flowers, sweets or cards. That custom has since spread and developed into the Valentine's Day we know today.
Valentine's Day in Denmark: a relatively new tradition
Compared with many other countries, Valentine's Day is a relatively new tradition in Denmark. It's been known here since the early 1990s, when you could buy Valentine's cards at cafés for the day. Since then, the day has slowly become part of the Danish calendar, though without having quite the same weight as, for example, Christmas or Shrovetide.
How to celebrate the day
There's no fixed recipe for how Valentine's Day should be celebrated, but the most common ways are a card with a greeting, a bouquet of flowers, a bit of chocolate or a cosy dinner at home. It's often the little things that mean the most, and an evening at a table set with candles can easily replace an expensive restaurant visit.
If you want to make the table a bit festive, a candlestick like the Croissant candlestick can add a playful detail to the evening, while a Sardin candlestick in ceramic suits a more subdued mood nicely. If you fancy reading more about how to create a romantic evening at home, you can find inspiration in the article about romantic interior design.
- Write a personal card instead of a standard one
- Lay the table with something you don't use every day
- Light candles and dim the rest of the lighting
- Make the food together as part of the experience
Tip: use plates with a bit of colour, like Citron stoneware plates, to make the table festive without it looking overdone.
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See candlesticksIf you want to give a gift
If it's also meant to be a gift, you can find concrete ideas and inspiration in the article Valentine's Day gift: Surprise your partner, which has suggestions for how you can surprise your partner on the day.
Frequently asked questions
When is Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day always falls on 14 February, no matter which day of the week the date falls on.
What is Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day is known as the lovers' holiday and is used today to show love to a partner, friends or family.
Where does Valentine's Day come from?
The day originates from a Christian feast day honouring the martyr Saint Valentine, and was introduced as a holiday by Pope Gelasius in the year 496.
Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day on 14 February?
The date was set when the holiday was named after Saint Valentine, and it has remained fixed ever since.
Do people celebrate Valentine's Day in Denmark?
Yes, but it's a relatively new tradition here, known since the early 1990s.
How do people celebrate Valentine's Day at home?
Many choose a card, flowers, chocolate or a cosy dinner with a laid table and candles.
Summary
Valentine's Day always falls on 14 February and has roots in a Christian feast day for Saint Valentine, introduced by Pope Gelasius in the year 496. In Denmark, the day is a relatively new tradition from the early 1990s, and it's usually celebrated with a card, flowers, chocolate or a cosy dinner at home.
Read also
- Valentine's Day gift: Surprise your partner
- How to create cosiness with candlelight
- Romantic decor: Create a mood at home
- Table setting: How to lay a beautiful table
- When is Shrovetide in 2027? Date, history and traditions
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