SheTalks Mag Vol 3 Issue 2 February 2026

Commercial TV channels, such as MTV, dedicated

radio programs, and love letter competitions, in

addition to economic liberalization led to the

spread of this new observance and to a massive

growth of the Valentine card industry. As of the

early 2000s, one of the reasons for Valentine's Day

acceptance by the general population was the

change in relations between the genders, and

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because sexual relationships are no longer strictly limited to marriage. In

modern culture, Valentine’s Day revived many ancient practices of

celebrating love in various countries, at different times of the year, often

overlapping in significance and impact.

The three events observed during this month of February are yet another

social proof of global cultural merging, when people from different nations

and continents unite in honoring humanity first and foremost, to overcome

language and social barriers for the sake of harmony, unity, and peace.

Such notable festivities and countless derived customs can bring us even

closer together as we walk hand in hand towards a better future with

prosperity and equality for all.

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