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Valentine's Day History |
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History of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day was celebrated on 14th February on every year, as the day dedicated to all the lovers. There are numerous legends behind the history of Valentine's Day. But the most accepted myth of Valentines Day is that, on this day Saint Valentine was hanged by the arrogant ruler Claudius II in third century BC. People believed that Saint Valentine provoked the orders of Claudius II and continued performing marriage ceremonies of lovers. The arrogant ruler believed that single men can serve the country well as soldiers, so he passed the orders of no marriage for young men. Due to the provoked of Saint Valentine against the orders of Claudius II, the ruler ordered him to be hanged till death. |
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There are various opinions behind the history of Valentine's Day. Some people state that, Valentine own fell in love with jailor's young daughter.. who visited him every day during his imprisonment. It is assumed that before his death, he wrote a letter to the jailor's daughter, which is signed "From your Valentine" a phrase that is still in use today by many of the people. Even though the history behind the Valentine's Day is misty, the stories undoubtedly highlight his appeal as a sensitive, brave and a romantic human being.
Some people believe that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February to celebrate the anniversary of Valentine's death or funeral, which perhaps occurred around 270 AD.
In earliest Rome, February 14th was a holiday to tribute Juno. Juno was the queen of the Roman God and Goddesses of women and marriage. The next day, February 15th, began the spread of Lupercalia. On the evening of Lupercalia the names of Roman girls were written on the chits of paper and placed into the jars. Each man would draw a girl's name from the jar and become the partners for the period of the festival with the girl whom he chose. In this way the custom of choosing maidens for Valentines, or saints as clients for the coming year appear on Saint Valentine's Day for the celebration of this new spread. |
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