According to the History Channel web site, the world owes the season of love to St. Valentine. The legend of St. Valentine has been changed throughout the years and according to the Catholic Church there are three different saints sharing the name. One legend claims that after the Roman Emperor Claudius II banned young men from marrying, the priest Valentine performed marriages in secret, was caught and put to death. Another legend on the History Channel web site said while Valentine was in prison he fell in love with the jailor’s daughter. Before he was put to death he wrote her a letter signed ‘from your Valentine.’
The idea of Valentine’s Day caught on after the Saint's death. It became publicly celebrated in Great Britain around the seventeenth century and the tradition spread throughout the world.
Whoever he is and whatever he did, Valentine is responsible for the emotionally controversial holiday. So congrats to the loved ones and cheers to the singles.
The idea of Valentine’s Day caught on after the Saint's death. It became publicly celebrated in Great Britain around the seventeenth century and the tradition spread throughout the world.
Whoever he is and whatever he did, Valentine is responsible for the emotionally controversial holiday. So congrats to the loved ones and cheers to the singles.
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