Every 14th of February, lovers exchange gifts and flowers for St Valentine's Day. But do you really know what the origin of this tradition is ?The history of Valentine's Day is not well known. It seems to date back to antiquity !
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men — his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl. Before his death, he wrote her a letter which he signed "From your Valentine".
Valentine's Day is celebrated on the 14th February to commemorate the anniversary of his death!
What a beautiful story ! I hope all of you spend a romantic St Valentine's, the only day of the year dedicated to love !
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