The History Of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day on February 14th is actually a bit of a mystery but there are a few facts and myths that have been handed down over the years, Saint Valentine has been associated with the holiday. Who was this Saint? The Catholic Church currently recognizes at least 3 different saints with the name Valentine, one of whom was actually buried after his death on February 14th. From the stand point of history, they are all recognized as having been martyed for various reasons.
Stories suggest Valentine was put to death for performing marriages after marriage was outlawed for young men by Emperor Claudius. Some say he was responsible for sending the the first valentine himself. When he sent a note to a girl he had fallen in love and signed it, “from your valentine”. Others say he was killed for helping Christians escape from Roman prisons.
One theory is that Valentine’s Day was manufactured in order to displace the pagan holiday of Lupercalia.
Regardless of what you elect to believe. What we do know is this. February 14th has become a day for celebrating your love for friends and family, and Valentine.com cannot find anything wrong with that.
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