Just wondering if this is an English tradition or is it something we have tagged on to.
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2007-02-14 02:45:47 · 9 answers · asked by loadsofgoesatthis 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine.
Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There was often a social gathering or a ball.
2007-02-14 02:50:11 · answer #1 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine.
Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers
Happy valentine day !!
2007-02-14 02:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by talkingformydog 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the modern sense it's a business thing so probably anglo-american. Lets face it the card and gifts industry will try anything to get another 'celebration' recognised to milk people of a few quid. Mother and fathers day is fine but now we're seeing grandparents day what next great uncle three times removed day...lol.
Sorry just a bit cynical. If you love someone or even lust for that matter, everyday is worth celebrating!
2007-02-14 03:47:56 · answer #3 · answered by Hot British Guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was an English tradition, we wouldn't be allowed to have it in the UK, can't have something of ours that might upset all the illegal immigrants and minorities etc
2007-02-14 02:50:59 · answer #4 · answered by cybermoose1982 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was Italian, some guy called Valentine who was going to die because he loved some lady and he wrote her a letter ending "From your Valentine".
2007-02-14 03:06:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's an Italian tradition as me...
2007-02-14 03:30:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no ////// something we make money out of though
its an italion thing secret lovers and all
2007-02-14 04:01:22 · answer #7 · answered by warren t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it has something to do with valentino
the latin lover.
2007-02-14 02:51:35 · answer #8 · answered by Nanno D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I thought so.
2007-02-14 02:56:46 · answer #9 · answered by chickadee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋