New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- The month of love and romance brings with it excitement and lots of vows. It not only means looking forward to spending quality time with loved ones, but a favourable time to plan the perfect date, pop the question to your beloved and express love. However, there is more to the dedicated day of love than meets the eye. The day is named after the mysterious Saint Valentine and finds its origin in a Roman festival of fertility known as Lupercalia.

The festivities begin a week in advance with Rose Day, when people convey their feelings by exchanging roses. This is followed by Propose Day, a time for heartfelt confessions and commitments. Chocolate Day and Teddy Day come next, marked by the exchange of sweets and soft t...