Valentine’s Day: love it or love to hate it?
In a world where everything can seem pretty dark and awful most of the time isn’t it also perhaps nice that we have one day where, in our own little way, however we choose to do it, and to whomever we choose to do it with, where we can say that I am grateful for you, I love you and I feel very lucky to be able to experience that love. Perhaps we Brits could also learn a thing or two about spreading the love from other nations and their Valentine’s Day traditions. In Finland and Estonia, February 14th is ‘Friend’s Day’ for sending cards and gifts to anyone from family members to friends and even neighbours.
For those surprised with a proposal of marriage on this day and starting to think of all things that are weddings, York Racecourse has the most wonderful setting, and you can even Say “I Do” in one of our many impressive rooms and suites. Our unique venue offers stunning facilities as well as extensive grounds for those all-important photo opportunities. We also offer exceptional catering and hospitality.
Whatever style of wedding you choose, at York Racecourse, we take pride in ensuring your big day is extra special.
For those already married and looking to share the love with a party? At York Racecourse we have also designed a stand-alone evening party option for newlyweds wishing to host a later get-together for friends and family.
A few Valentine facts
Celebrated differently around the world, the first valentine was sent in the 15th century, then in the 17th century people started exchanging cards and letters with friends and lovers, however the first mass-produced Valentines didn’t arrive on the scene until the 1840s, and giving flowers also became popular, now with nearly 250 million roses grown in preparation for Valentine’s Day each year.
Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honouring a martyr named Valentine, and through later folk traditions it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.
