Do you know the History of St. Valentine's Day?

Question

Do YOU know the History of St. Valentine's Day???

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Answer 1

The History of Valentine's Day

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine.

The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance.

The first legend, and perhaps the best known, began in Rome, when the Emperor, Claudius II, was involved in many bloody and unpopular campaigns. “Claudius the Cruel” as he was called, was having a difficult time getting soldiers to join his military leagues. He believed that the reason was that Roman men did not want to leave their loves or families. So, he cancelled all marriages and engagements in Rome!

The good Saint Valentine, who was a priest in Rome, in the year 269 A.D., together with his friend Saint Marius, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret.
When Valentine's actions were discovered, he was sentenced to be beaten to death with clubs and to have his head cut off.
But while in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl, who may have been his jailor's daughter, who visited him during his confinement. Before his death on the 14th day of February, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed

" From your Valentine"
In 496 A.D., Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honor St. Valentine.

Another legend says that Valentine's Day started ...
in ancient Rome, on February 14th, a holiday to honor Juno. Juno was the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Romans also knew her as the Goddess of women and marriage. Then, the following day, February 15th, began the Feast of Lupercalia.
In those days, the lives of young boys and girls were strictly separate. However, on the eve of the festival of Lupercalia, the names of Roman girls were written on slips of paper and placed into jars. Each young man would draw a girl's name from the jar and would then be partners for the duration of the festival with the girl whom he chose. Sometimes the pairing of the children lasted an entire year, and often, they would fall in love and would later marry.

In the United States, Miss Esther Howland is given credit for sending the first valentine cards. Commercial valentines were introduced in the 1800's and now ... well .. you know the rest....

Answer 2

A little but not really. Not much is known about the man or men February 14th is celebrated for. The little we do know is that there was a man who did perform underground weddings while Christianity was still new and was martyred because of his faith. In the Catholic Church, there is no longer any Saint Valentine because there's a lack of information about him. February 14th is officially the Feast Day of the Martyr Valentine.

Answer 3

No I don't know the History of St. Valentine's Day if you gat the History of St. Valentine's Day you can mail me on my id [e-mail]

Answer 4

You could refer to the article(link). It's very exhaustive, so couldn't paste it in here. Click on the link below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Valentine's_Day

Answer 5

I think it was a guy named Valentina who was imprisoned for being a christian. Someone brought a young blind girl to him to teach her and he prayed that she would receive her sight and she did. She sent him a card to thank him. After he was excuted she brought flowers to his grave. Search the Trinity Broadcasting Network website for more information on this.

Answer 6

MOST of the media has published this last week. Just refer one of that.

Answer 7

I just want the candy and gifts, I don't need to know any meaning.

Answer 8

valentiens day is greatest world lovers day in feb 14.
some lovers will be enjoyed of year by year,some lovers will be devided will be year by year.

Answer 9

Yes, I do, but it is a secret I have sworn not to tell.

--That Cheeky Lad

Answer 10

yes: it mean's where of those share an "Specail gift among
each others" refer http://www.valentinesday.historicalsite.com