Valentine's Week calendar 2026: From Propose Day to Kiss Day — check full list of days celebrating love and affection

Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14, marks a week of love-themed events starting with Rose Day. Couples exchange gifts ...

A brief history of Valentine’s Day — and how it became romantic

Valentine’s Day didn’t start with candy hearts or roses — or a Roman fertility festival, though there was one in mid-February ...

Thinking About a Steak Dinner on Valentine’s Day? Here’s Why It’ll Cost More in 2026

Rising food costs are showing up on Valentine’s Day menus, potentially reshaping how couples plan — and price — their night ...

Valentine’s Day Treats to Fall in Love With Again and Again

Raspberry and cream éclairs, chocolate lava cake and turtle bars, to name a few.

Toast To Your Beloved On Valentine’s Day With 19 Quintessential Cocktails

Toast to your Valentine on the most romantic date night of the year with these incredible cocktails from top cocktail bars ...

12 Romantic Valentine’s Day Breakfasts Worth Waking Up For

This Valentine's Day, profess your love with a romantic breakfast dish that pulls out all the stops. Choose from a tower of ...

Where to find desserts for before or after Valentine's Day dinner around Tacoma

A classic heart-shaped box of chocolates, a pastry box of heart-shaped cookies, a Puerto Rican-inspired trio and more Feb. 14 ...

We Have Exclusive Discounts on Some of Wirecutter’s Favorite Valentine’s Day Gifts, From Stylish Flowers to Slinky Sleepwear

There are many ways to show your special someone you care. But if you need ideas, these Valentine’s Day sales on thoughtful, ...