Valentine's day is now known to be of pagan's origin, which has been brought into Catholic Church by the Romans.
2007-02-06 21:34:48 · 7 answers · asked by Sam 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Valentine's Day
St. Valentine’s day is named after one or more Roman Catholic “saints,” “saints” made such by men and not by God, and the practices associated with it are of pagan origin. A practice in ancient Rome at the festival of Lupercalia, during the month of February, when, among other ceremonies, the names of young women were placed in a box, from which they were taken by young men as chance directed. The pastors of the early church, finding it impossible to extirpate this pagan ceremony, changed its form. The actual purpose of the feast was to ensure fertility of people, flocks and fields.
2007-02-06 22:28:53 · answer #1 · answered by Honey W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I don't recall The Bible stating we should celebrate any Holiday other than accepting wine and bread in the form of recognizing that these represent Jesus' body and blood, and celebrate His love and sacrifice for us. Christmas doesn't even have to be celebrated, but even the Kings from afar arrived at Christ's birth to give gifts in recognition of the Holy King. Valentine's Day doesn't "have to" be celebrated, but it has become ingrained in our culture now, so I don't think it will go away anytime soon.
2007-02-07 05:50:41 · answer #2 · answered by enbsayshello 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not Valentine's Day is actually a Holly day named after St. Valentine. He was a martyr who's head was cut off because he did not deny Christ. I think Christians should celebrate each and every day.
2007-02-07 05:52:29 · answer #3 · answered by ARM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is celebrating yr partner and reminding then of yr love towards them which most in love will do on a daily basis, i see nothing wrong with christians celebrating this occasion! i would hate to see christians becomming "super spiritual" about valentines day & not celebrating it...
2007-02-07 06:16:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truely the answer is no as it is connected with paganism.
Cupid (Latin cupido, desire, love). The Roman god of love, identified with the Greek Eros. He is usually represented as a beautiful winged boy, blindfolded, and carrying a bow and arrows.
2007-02-07 05:38:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is day devoted to love ,and love knows no religion .
IT IS NO HARM IN CELEBRATING VALENTINE DAY
2007-02-07 05:44:18 · answer #6 · answered by aayushjain 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's just a dumb holiday that is all commercialized. Its just about the money and making women feel loved.
2007-02-07 05:39:47 · answer #7 · answered by steven c 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋