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Valentine's Day
Every February, across the World, candy, love
cards ,flowers, and gifts are exchanged between
loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine.
Who are the lucky recipients of all these cards
and candies?
Experts say parents are the most popular
recipients of seasonal cards, receiving about
one out every five. Teachers, children, wives
and sweethearts are also at the top of the list.
Women purchase around 85 percent of all
valentines. In addition to cards, there are
millions of boxes of chocolates and bouquets of
roses purchased (mostly by men) for the February
14 holiday. About 3% of pet owners will give
Valentine's Day gifts to their pets.
History of St. Valentine's Day
So when did the Valentine's Day frenzy begin?
The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron
saint -- is shrouded in mystery. As is true of
much of history, scholars tell slightly
different versions of the history of this
popular holiday. But we do know that February
has long been a month of romance. St.
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So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he
become associated with this ancient rite? As for
Today, I find at least Seven different legends
about saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all
of whom were martyred.
Legends of Valentine Day :
Legend #1
In ancient Rome, February was the official
beginning of spring and was considered a time
for purification. Sweeping out the floor and
then sprinkling salt and a type of wheat called
spelt throughout their interiors ritually
cleansed houses. Lupercalia, which began at the
ides of February, February 15,
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Legend #2
This legend says that Valentine's Day started in
ancient Rome, on February 14th, a holiday to
honor Juno. Juno was the Queen of the Roman Gods
and Goddesses. The Romans also knew her as the
Goddess of women and marriage.
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Legend #3
The other legend, and perhaps the best known,
also began in Rome. All These rituals under the
laws of Claudius were banned as the Emperor,
Claudius II, was involved in many bloody and
unpopular campaigns. "Claudius the Cruel"
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Legend #4
According other 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 -
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Legend #5
Another story tell us, as to the origins of
Valentine's Day was that he was a priest who was
also a physician and would cure the sick. He was
also said to have tried to cure the jailers
blind daughter, but, was arrested and on the day
of his
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Legend #6
Another Interesting origin is that St Valentine
was the patron Saint of Epilepsy reason was that
he was supposedly a sufferer and took a keen
interest in those who suffered from this
affliction and also that those who suffered this
disease were suffering from Valentine's
sickness.
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Legend #7
So at final there Valentine's Day February 14
This story tell ,the St. Valentine is believed
to have been a Roman priest who was martyred on
this day around 270. How he became the patron
saint of lovers remains a mystery, but one
theory is that the Church
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