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The Original True Story Of Valentine's Day

Each February, in places around the planet, mates exchange flowers,gifts, and candy in celebration of Valentine's Day. The name of St.Valentine is known across the globe as a patron saint. Most of ushowever, do not know the true origin of St. Valentine and how thisspecial day came to be. What we do know is that Feb is themonth of romance. As we all know it today, St. Valentine's Day containselements of both ancient Roman and Christian customs. TheCatholic Church recognizes at least three martyred saints namesValentine or Valentineus.

One of the common legends states that Valentine was a clergyman thatserved in 3rd century Rome. At the time, Emperor Claudius IIdeclared that single males made superior soldiers than did those whohad other halves and youngsters and he barred marriage for all young menin order to optimize his potential army of squaddies. Valentineimmediately realized the injustice in this stipulation and continued toperform unions in secret rites, which was in direct defianceof Emperor Claudius II.

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Upon learning of Valentine's actions, the Emperor straight away hadhim put to death.There are additional stories surrounding Valentine that suggest hewas rubbed out for attempting to assist Christians in escaping Romanprisons where they were often tortured and beaten. If one particularlegend holds true, Valentine himself sent the 1st ever "valentine"greeting.

It is assumed that Valentine fell head over heels in love with a jailer's daughter whilein jail. The girl had visited Valentine in jail, in which timeValentine fell awfully crazy about her. It is thought that before hisdeath, Valentine sent her a letter that he signed "From YourValentine".

By the time of Valentine's death and successive sainthood, he wasone of the most popular legends in England and France during theMiddle Ages.

The early priests of Roman Christian churches used St. Valentine'sDay as the day younger men selected maidens from the congregation aspotential brides. Since then there were many traditions thathave become a very important part of Valentine's Day. Cards, gifts, andthe guarantee of perpetual love are the commonest way that we expressour feelings on this very special day annually.

In the U. S. , the 1st commercially printed Valentine's Daycards began appearing in the early 1800s. Since that point, Valentine'sDay has changed into a highly lucrative business in which millions ofdollars are spent annually.

While we enjoy and expect Valentine's Day and the gifts we willgive and receive, it is vital to recollect that this extremely specialday originated with no gifts whatsoever, but instead a guarantee ofeternal love and happiness which don't cost anything in any way. Check these valentine present ideas videos

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