Valentine Week 2017: The Days To Celebrate In Run Up To Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is celebrated on Feburary 14, but there are other interesting events that fall during in what is called the 'Valentines Week'. The Valentine's week, or the week of love, starts with Rose Day, on February 7, followed by Propose Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise Day, Hug Day, Kiss Day and ends with the much awaited Valentine's Day. During this week, many couples confess and profess their love to one another.

Also known as Saint Valentine's Day, the day of love emerged as a western ritual honoring early saints named/called Valentinus. Valentine's Day is also considered to be a big commercial event for greeting card companies, restaurants, toy stores, and high-end apparel stores, to name a few. It has also become a ritual in the entertainment industry with popular television shows like 'Modern Family' and 'The Middle' producing exclusive Valentine's Day episodes.

Here are the days that fall on the special week to help you celebrate your Valentine Week 2017

Rose Day 2017 (7 February)

This is the first day of the Valentine week, it is celebrated not only by youths but also interested people of all age groups.
 
Propose Day 2017 (8th February)

This is the second day of the Valentine's week. A large number of youngsters give roses, toys and memorabilia to propose their significant other or prospective significant other.
 
Chocolate Day 2017 (9 February)

This is the 3rd day of the Valentine's week of love. Chocolate Day symbolises sweetness is celebrated all over the world.
 
Teddy Day 2017 (10 February)

On this day, loved ones - generally young couples - gift each other with stuffed, teddy bears; with the intention of making one another feel good.
 
Promise Day 2017 (11 February)

This day is one of the special days from the Valentine's week which is celebrated every year as a regular event by promising each other for love and affection.
 
Hug Day 2017 (12 February)

Hug Day is one of the most special days of the valentine week which is celebrated by the people of all age group by hugging each other.
 
Kiss Day 2017 (13 February)

One of the most popular days of the Valentine Week, on Kiss Day lovers get a golden opportunity to express their love with a sweet gesture.
 
Valentine Day 2017 (14 February)

Valentine’s Day originated as a Western Christian liturgical feast day honoring St Valentinus. A day for all the lovers to exchange gifts and express their love.
 
Interestingly, there is also a day for couples looking to end their relationship. Known as 'Break-Up Day', the event falls on the seventh day after Valentine Day.