Valentine’s Day is a celebratory day of love, and there are many different ways people choose to spend their February 14th! Journalism Club decided to do a deep dive on all things pink and red, and at Cherokee High School, students have a very special outlook on the holiday.
Where did Valentine’s Day come from?
The history of Valentine’s Day goes all the way back to the ancient Romans, and it wasn’t always a day of love. It is said that on February 14, Roman Emperor Claudius II executed two men named Valentine in the third century. Not necessary an ideal day of celebration!
The Catholic Church honored their death with the celebration of St. Valentine’s Day, creating the day we all know and love today. As the years went on, the holiday gained popularity as Shakespeare romanticized it in his works, and Britain and the rest of Europe caught on.
While there are many different stories about how the holiday came to be, it has, neverthelessc, developed into the special day we all know and love.
Celebrating with Cherokee High School
To get into the spirit of Valentine’s Day, The Warrior Word asked students at Cherokee some questions about their Valentine’s day favorites and their plans for the holiday.
So, check out our results and some fun answers from students!
What are your plans for Valentine’s Day?
Hang out with my friends and bake cupcakes
Give my girlfriend gifts, and go to track practice
Make glitter roses with my friends at lunch
Spend time with my family
School and then eating what my mom got me for Valentine’s Day
Hang out with my boyfriend
Eating food and sleeping
Go to school
What does love mean to you?
Love is showing how you feel about someone
Love means more than a word itself it means care, honesty, loyalty, and trust
You can trust someone with everything, you have such a deep understanding with them and how you feel
When you find someone who whole heartedly cares for you and your beliefs
Love means that I care about someone like they are my family and we both treat one another like they are important
Love means something special nothing can take away
Being able to communicate
Someone you can talk to and feel completely comfortable with. Someone who supports you and will stay with you even at your worst
A relationship guide: red and green flags
Relationships can be super complicated, and many high schoolers are in need of trustworthy relationship advice. Well, don’t fear! We asked multiple people at Cherokee High School some red and green flags in girls and guys so you’ll know what you’re getting yourself into.
According to some guy students, some red flags in girls are when they are obsessed with their ex and if they have a guy best friend and prioritize him over you. Another red flag in girls is if they don’t take time out of their day to talk to you or hang out with you.
On the brighter side, some green flags in girls are when they aren’t obsessed with their ex, and they are willing to go get food for you. Another green flag is that they’ll take time out of their day to Facetime you and talk to you.
Now, moving on to the guys. A few red flags in guys are when they say they’re interested in you, but when you ask them about hanging out, they try to change the subject. Another red flag is when they’re really controlling, lie a lot, or try to hide the relationship.
Some green flags in guys are when they want to meet your parents, and are emotionally intelligent (willing to express emotions without hiding things). The last green flags in guys are when they’re good listeners and make sure you feel loved.
Valentine’s Fun Facts
- Candy hearts started out as medical lozenges for the throat.
- Alexander Graham Bell applied for a patent for the telephone on Valentine’s Day.
- Valentine’s Day is the second largest holiday for exchanging cards with 145 million exchanged.
- The Victorians used to send rude, negative cards on Valentine’s Day.
- Six million people get engaged on Valentine’s Day.
- It’s the fifth most expensive holiday.
- X became a symbol for a kiss because during the Middle Ages, people who couldn’t write signed their name as an X and kissed it.
- Doctors used to prescribe chocolate to fix a broken heart.
- 250 million roses are given every Valentine’s Day.
- The first valentine was sent in the 15th century.
Enjoy your Valentine’s Day!
Whether you have a valentine or not, The Warrior Word wishes you an amazing Valentine’s Day! Be sure to spend time with your loved ones, plan something with your galentines, and always practice self-love. Happy Valentine’s to Cherokee!
