Valentine’s Day, or St. Valentine’s Day, is happening this month! While it’s generally linked with romantic love, there’s no reason to feel excluded if you’re not in a relationship—love can come in many forms, including familial and platonic relationships.
In fact, Valentine’s Day originated in ancient Rome to celebrate the entrance of spring and entailed a lottery-style pairing of men and women. It wasn’t until the 14th century that the holiday took on a romantic theme. Over time, traditional Valentine’s Day presents included Cupid, the Roman god of love, as well as birds, as February marks the start of their mating season.
If you’re in the mood for a romantic movie night, here are some great films to check out:
- A Star Is Born
- Dirty Dancing
- Pretty Woman
- Casablanca
- Emma
- To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
- Titanic
- Romeo and Juliet
- Mamma Mia!
- The Fault in Our Stars
- The Notebook
- She’s the Man
- 10 Things I Hate About You
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
- West Side Story
- Clueless
- Notting Hill
- 27 Dresses
- Twilight
If romance isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other films to enjoy:
- Little Women
- My Fair Lady
- Oppenheimer
- Don’t Worry Darling
- The Lego Batman Movie
- Dead Poets Society
- School of Rock
- The Hunger Games
- The Breakfast Club
- The Sound of Music
- Pitch Perfect
Groundhog Day: Another February Tradition
Aside from Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day is coming up on February 2nd. This American tradition is based on the idea that if a groundhog sees its shadow, winter will last six more weeks; otherwise, spring will come early.
Overall, February is the perfect time to unwind with great movies. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or just relaxing, make the most of your break and have an amazing time!
