India, Feb. 13 -- To-morrow is St Valentine's Day,

All in the morning betime,

And I a maid at your window

To be your valentine - Hamlet

Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and friendship. In Ophelia's song, Shakespeare refers to the old belief that the first person you see on Valentine's Day is your valentine. An author, probably of an advanced age, who chose not to reveal his name, expressed his displeasure about the youth in Poona having no knowledge of this custom. In an article in the "Golden Hours", published on February 12, 1884; while writing about the antiquity of St Valentine's Day, he reminded young men and women of "manners - ancient and modern" of celebrating the festival, which included exchanging cards and gifts....