Valentine’s Day is marked on February 14 each year – the feast day of St Valentine – and is a celebration of love and affection.
Here, we look back into the Courier photo archives to share memories of the romantic day in Calderdale over the years.
9. Valentine's Day memories
Pictured (from left) at Elland Day Care Centre's Valentine's tea, sing-a-long and dance in 2010 are Michelle Wood, Deb Stephenson and Kath Kitchingman Photo: Bruce Fitzgerald
10. Valentine's Day memories
From the left, William Horsfall, one, nursery nurse Zara Carlton and Grace Jowett, 18 months, at the Valentine's party and 13th birthday celebration of Triangle House Private Day Nursery in 2008 Photo: Jim Fitton
11. Valentine's Day memories
Two-year-old Joe Baxter and three-year-old Chloe Lamber with Valentine's Day cards at Triangle House Day Nursery in 2006 Photo: Charles Round
12. Valentine's Day memories
Eleven-year-old Amy Jones at the Valentine's Day wild flower sowing at Manor Heath Park, Halifax, in 2005 Photo: Charles Round