Chocolate Day, the sweetest day of Valentine's Week, is celebrated every year on February 9. People across the globe observe this day as a part of a week-long celebration leading up to Valentine's Day on February 14.
Chocolate Day, as the name itself suggests, fills the ‘Week of Love’ with a sweetness of affinity and warmth of Chocolate. It is a symbol of sweetness and love and is often used as a means of expressing affection to someone special. The day also provides a chance to add sweetness to your relationship. Whether it's dark, milk, or white chocolate, each irresistible piece is a tiny, delectable expression of love. When we don’t have words to express our deep feelings, chocolate can speak volumes.
Chocolates are used as a love language to express affection for ages. They became an integral part of Valentine’s Week celebrations around 1840. The origin of this Christian tradition can be traced back to the Victorian Era when the popularity of exchanging chocolates grew so much that no feast was considered complete without it. During this period, chocolates became a significant part of gift exchange between men and women in love.
English chocolatier and marketing genius Richard Cadbury also played an important role in popularising chocolates by selling them in a heart-shaped chocolate box with Cupids and rosebuds on them during Valentine’s Week in the 19th century. Soon, the marketing idea became a worldwide tradition and a symbol of love, passion, care and happy life.
If you are planning to surprise your loved one and want to make this Chocolate Day a memorable celebration of love and connections, then here are some wishes, messages and greetings which may help you to express your romantic feelings to your special someone:
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