Valentines Day HistoryCheck out our valentines poems and fun facts pages, too. Happy Valentines Day! History of Valentines DayFor many people Valentine's Day is a very special occasion. It Origins of Valentines DayThere are several legends that have been told as to what began the celebration of St. Valentine's Day. One of those legends that seem to be more favorable began in Rome during the third century. During that time a priest was serving by the name of Valentine. Rome's Emperor was Claudius II and he believed that men who were single made better soldiers. Therefore, he decided to outlaw the possibility of marriage for all young men who were near the age to become soldiers.
Another Valentines Day History legendAccording to another legend, St. Valentine was held in prison before being put to death. During this time, it was believed that he sent the very first valentine greeting to a young girl whom he had fallen in love with when she came to visit him in prison on occasion. Some also believe this young girl was the jailer who was in charge of Valentine's imprisonment until he was put to death. Thus came the phrase "From your Valentine" which is supposedly how he signed his greetings that were sent to his love.
One thing is certain....One thing has remained the same over the centuries of celebrating St. Valentine's Day. This is the fact that it is the one day of the year that love and romance is celebrated. It is the time when we express our true feelings of love, romance, and passion to our special someone. Regardless of whom the original St. Valentine really was, this is the perfect opportunity to take time to show appreciation and caring to those we hold most dear. It is a day to celebrate that one special person who makes our lives complete and fills our hearts with a feeling of happiness and joy that cannot be put into everyday words.Next more Valentine's Day stuff Exit Valentines Day History and Return to Holiday Cards Home |