Valentine’s Day is on February 14 and is the day love is celebrated the most out of any day in the year. It’s the day that many people show their appreciation for their loved ones or significant others. Legend has it that St. Valentine would disobey the emperor and secretly marry couples which is why on the day he was killed, February 14th, love is celebrated. 

There are many ways that you can show your loved ones how much you care about them and what they mean to you. 

Here are some simple gift ideas for Valentine’s Day:

• handmake a Valentine’s card (making something by hand has more meaning)
• by flowers for loved ones
• chocolates and your loved one’s favorite food
• a gift basket with loved one’s favorite things

Valentine’s Day isn’t only meant to celebrate couples. You can celebrate with your friends and family. February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day, is Galentine’s Day. Galentine’s Day is the day that all female friends celebrate their friendships. 

Here are some ideas of what to do with your friends this year for Galentine’s Day: 

• have a beach picnic
• pizza night 
• outdoor dinner party 

Whatever you decide to do, make sure you tell the people you care about that you love and appreciate them this Valentine’s season.