History of Valentine’s Day

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.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.

According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first ‘valentine’ greeting himself. 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, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed ‘From your Valentine,’ an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It’s no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.

Modern Valentine’s Day symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have largely given way to mass-produced greeting cards.

Thanks: www.wikipedia.org

Today, Valentine’s Day is one of the major holidays in the U.S. and has become a booming commercial success. According to the Greeting Card Association, 25% of all cards sent each year are “valentine”s. The “valentines”, as Valentine’s Day cards are better known as, are often designed with hearts to symbolize love.

Celebration: Valentine’s Day

Observed by: Many countries

Type: Christian, cultural, now celebrated by many countries irrespective of religion
Significance: Love and affection celebrated between lovers
Date: February 14
Observances: Sending greeting cards and gifts, dating

Valentine’s Day Love Quotes

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

[ Lao Tzu ]

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Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward in the same direction.

[ Antoine ]

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Loving is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction. Happy Valentine’s Day

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We can do no great things; only small things with great love.

[ Mother Teresa
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The only regret I have is not knowing you since the day I was born – so that
I will be able to spend my ENTIRE life with you.

Happy Valentine’s Day

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In life luv is neither planned nor does it happen 4 a reason
but when d luv is real
it becums ur plan 4 life
n reason 4 living..!

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Its not ur mistake if u cant read d eyes which cheats u. But its really ur mistake if u cant read d eyes which loves u.

Happy Valentine’s day

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Love isn’t a decision, it’s a feeling. If we could decide who to love, then, life would be much simpler, but then less magical.

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