As Valentine’s Day comes around, people typically find themselves in one of 3 categories: Single and annoyed, happy and in love, or just excited to do something with their best friend or family.

There are many theories on exactly where Valentine’s Day comes from, but we know it didn’t start as it exists today. A common origin of this day of love is the story of St. Valentine, however, there are different documented saints named Valentine, and we don’t know exactly who to give credit to.

There was St. Valentine, a priest who married couples even though marriage had been forbidden. There was St. Valentine of Interamna, who was believed to help Christians escape Rome’s prisons and torture, and in the process met a young girl that he fell in love with. It is said that this St. Valentine signed a letter to the girl with an ending “From your Valentine.”

Whether we give credit to these saints or the birds entering mating season, there is a clear common theme that Valentine’s Day is meant to be a day to celebrate love of any kind.

A huge part of current Valentine’s Day celebrations is giving gifts, and that isn’t as complicated as it may appear. Despite what people may post, talk about, or show off, it’s not required to make a Tik-Tok worthy basket or buy a giant stuffed animal that may not get used.

In a Valentine’s Day gift guide, Rachel Louise introduces a way of thinking that is authentic instead of simply picture worthy. “The gift should come from the heart, not the for you page,” said Louise. She also suggests paying attention to what your loved one needs, wants, enjoys, and prefers. This is encouragement that Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to look like it does on social media, which may help Valentine’s day get more appreciation than it does.