R / Because many companies prepare discounts, activities and special products, which has contributed to many people criticizing that it has lost its original spirit.

R / It is celebrated on February 14 in almost all countries. In Colombia, however, it is also celebrated on the third Saturday of September.

R/ On this date, lovers give each other gifts, dedicate cards to each other and write letters and messages to express their love.

R / Valentine is a bishop, he considered this prohibition unjust and, contravening the order of the emperor, married couples in secret, among other things to safeguard the sacrament of marriage. Upon being discovered by Caesar, he was imprisoned. 

In prison, Valentinus was ridiculed by his jailer, who challenged him to restore sight to his blind daughter, which Valentinus did in the name of God. It is said that Valentinus was executed on February 14, which is why Valentine's Day is celebrated to this day.

R/ The Catholic religion created Valentine's Day to end the pagan tradition of the Lupercal festival, which was a fertility rite.

Conclusion:

Beyond the marketing issues that are related to all these kinds of significant dates, it has become a tradition that brings people together. The day of love and friendship is a day to express your feelings for your loved one or have a good time with your boyfriend or family. Generally the ritual of romance has not changed much in its essence over the years, but has been adapted to the canons of each society; it is noteworthy that in several countries of the world, this date not only focuses on love relationships but also, as its name indicates in Spanish, to friendship and all that derives from it.