Valentine's Day originated from a man named Valentine who fell in love and healed his blind lover, but was killed for it. It began as a lottery for young men to pick lovers but was changed by a holy man into the tradition of exchanging flowers, candy, and cards that it is known as today, making it a day focused on expressing love.

1. Valentine’s day By: Renee

2. History Started with a man named valentine who fell in love. His love for a blind woman healed her blindness. He was killed but left her a goodbye note and signed it, “your valentine.”

3. It changes It started out as a lottery for young men to pick their lovers for the year. It was changed by a holy man. The change he made helped valentine’s day become what it is today.

4. Today! Today’s traditional valentine’s day consists of flowers, candy, and a card. It is still a day of love but it’s carried out in a different way.