Valentine's Day

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Saint Valentine’s Day, also known as Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed on February 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world. There are 3 legends for the orgin of Valentine’s day.

One of the most popular legends goes about during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. Rome was involved in several bloody and unpopular campaigns. Claudius found it tough to get soldiers and felt the reason was men did not join army because they did not wish to leave their wives and families. As a result Claudius cancelled all marriages and engagements in Rome. A romantic at heart priest of Rome Saint Valentine defied Claudius’s unjustified order and secretly married couples. When his defiance was discovered, Valentine was brutally beaten and was sent to jail to have put death.

While waiting in jail, Valentine began exchanging letters with the jailer’s daughter and son had fallen in love with her. The day he was to be beheaded, he wrote her one last note and signed it: “˜From Your Valentine’ on February 14.

For his martyrdom and dedication for the cause Valentine was name a Saint after his death and was looked as a romantic figure. Years later, Saint Valentine was declared a holiday by King Henry VIII in England, 1537.

Valentine’s Day celebration of present times is that day love in all its forms and is not just restricted to romantic love. Saint Valentine was all about sharing love and goodwill. It is not necessary to have a romantic relationship with someone to enjoy this day.

There are many people around you who love you unconditionally whom you adore in return.

However, you may never have had the time to tell those people how much they mean to you. And what better way to do so than by saying it with a gift of roses, chocolates or a beautiful card?

You can make the most of Valentine’s Day by spending the day in the company of those you love or by indulging yourself with something luxurious.

So, seize the opportunity and express your love this Valentine’s Day!