Saint Valentine`s Day (commonly shortened to Valentine's Day) is an annual holiday held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. The holiday is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Valentine and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards and spending time together. The holiday first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.
Modern Valentine`s Day symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have largely given way to mass-produced greeting cards.
A lot of Hotels, Restaurants, Clubs, Cinemas etc organize special Valentine`s Day programs and offers for couples and this is becoming popular by the day as this way couples can spend quality time together. Here I am going to discuss some interesting typical Valentine`s Day Movies.
Can`t get enough of love?
Why don't you watch a romantic movie?
Here we have a collection of some of the Best Romantic movies ever!
Casablanca: Released in 1942, this movie is one of the most famous romantic classics ever. This movie is about true love and is set during the early years of the World War II.
Gone with the Wind: This classic romantic movie of all times featuring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh is enchanting and entertaining.
Roman Holiday: This almost fairy tale like movie is about a Princess (Audrey Hepburn) who falls in love with a journalist (Gregory Peck) when she is sight seeing Rome incognito.
Ghost: This beautiful love story starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Godberg is about love that even death cannot kill.
Pretty Woman: is an easy-going romantic comedy starring Richard Gere and Roberts. The movie will make you laugh and cry at the same time.
When Harry Met Sally: This light hearted romantic comedy film stars Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal. An Officer and a Gentleman: An iconic film about love, sacrifice, personal growth and being the best you can be.
Titanic: Most of you have probably watched this movie at some point of our lives or the other, but V-Day would be the perfect time to watch this magical and unforgettable love story again.
The Notebook: This truly heartwarming movie will become your all time favorite if you like romance or romantic movies.
P.S I Love you: A real tear-jerker. Swank plays a widow whose husband (Butler) left letters for her to read after his death.
Some other romantic movies you must not miss:
Sweet Home Alabama
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Twilight
You've got mail
The Wedding Singer
He's Just Not That Into You
Never Been Kissed
My fair Lady
Let us know if you can think of any more....
Shweta Subbiah is a young Information science engineer currently residing in Chennai. She derives her style of writing from her favourite author- Hector Munro(Saki). To read more Valentine's articles by Shweta Subbiah, visit
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