Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated every year on February 14. Valentine's Day originated as a Christian feast day honoring the Christian martyr and, through later folk traditions, has become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world. In the 17th century, it became common for friends and significant others to exchange small gifts and handwritten notes in Great Britain. Eventually, the tradition made its way to the New World and during the 19th century, along with the Industrial Revolution came factory-made Valentine's Day cards.
Small Business Saturday is often overlooked with Black Friday so close, but it is so important to support these businesses during not only this time of year, but all year long. Check out the Etsy Editors' Picks Page for even more great gift ideas.
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Hi! I'm Diana. Mommy to my elementary aged son & middle school daughter. I am a former Nanny living in Georgia, who thought I knew everything about raising children until I had my own. Lover of coffee, traveling, and all things Disney. I like to share my thoughts on budget conscious parenting, traveling with kids, crafts, and family friendly recipes. I serve with the children's ministry at my church and am now a teacher at the preschool.
