Do they have an email address so I can send them a extra special Valentines message?
2007-02-02 05:01:50 · 9 answers · asked by swamprunner1 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Valentine's Day
Far more prominent historically than any of the Saint Valentines is Valentinius of Alexandria (c. 100 - c. 153). He was an influential Gnostic teacher and a candidate for Bishop of Rome in 143.[3] In his teachings, the marriage bed assumed a central place in his version of Christian love, an emphasis sharply contrasting with the asceticism of mainstream Christianity. Stephan A. Hoeller assesses Valentinius on the subject: "In addition to baptism, anointing, eucharist, the initiation of priests and the rites of the dying, the Valentinian Gnosis mentions prominently two great and mysterious sacraments called 'redemption' (apolytrosis) and 'bridal chamber' respectively."[4].
So basically you can thank the Romans for murdering him and thus making it a sexy holiday.
Also Hallmark helped.
2007-02-02 05:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Valentine's Day isn't invented...it actually originates from Saint Valentine a priest during roman times...he used to perform wedding ceremonies in secret because the emperor of that time banned the marriage of any christians...and when it was discovered that Saint Valentine's was secretly marrying people, he was martyred on February 14th...
2007-02-02 13:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by black_rose03 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same ppl that canceled it over 3 decades ago.
The Vatican Email: accreditamenti@pressva.va
Or if you'd like to make it a person to person email:
Pope Benedictus Email: benedictxvi@vatican.va
2007-02-02 13:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol i agree with the guy that said its a conspiracy.it was hallmark they started it they want you to buy there cards, then everyone else just went along with it. and then for some reason it stuck. just like sweetest day thats a crock that was made up by the jewlery stores
2007-02-02 13:13:03 · answer #4 · answered by carrieffms 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A romantic man that wanted to sell Valentine cards!!!
2007-02-02 13:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by markos m 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's a conspiracy between Hallmark and Russell Stover's
2007-02-02 13:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by mzflyfemme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The greeting card company invented VDay. To sell more cards. Guess what - it worked.
2007-02-02 13:09:21 · answer #7 · answered by jennifer74781 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In 1900's by some dude who was deeply in love with his mistress.
2007-02-02 13:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by Brownie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"It's a conspiracy dude!"
It was invented by Hershey's, so we can buy more of their chocolates!
2007-02-02 13:06:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋