Valentine's Day is an old tradition dating back to the 14th century. It began as a Christian feast to celebrate the life of St. Valentine but has since grown into a day dedicated to love and romance. In Estonia, Valentine's Day was not celebrated during the Soviet occupation (many joyous celebrations were banned) but since the late 1980s, due to Finnish influence, Valentine's Day has emerged into a day of celebration not only between lovers but close friends too. Today in Estonia, Valentine's Day is also commonly known as Sõbrapäeva / Friendship Day and the overall essence of the day is to remember those people who are dear to us.
