There are many versions on the history of Valentine's Day. One popular version is that in ancient Roman times, February 14th was a holiday to honor Juno, the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. She was also known by the Roman people as the Goddess of women and of marriage. On the 15th of February was a celebration called the Feast of Lupercalia. In those days, young girls and boys were kept separate in their everyday lives. On the eve of this famous festival, all of the names of the girls were written on small pieces of paper and put into jars. The boys would then take turns and draw names out of the jars, and the girl they drew would become their partners for the festival and sometimes for an entire year at other important events. It is said that these young couples often fell in love and later become husband and wife.
Claudius had a strong belief that unmarried men made much better soldiers because they were more focused and because of this, he strictly prohibited members of his army from marrying. It is said that Valentine did not believe this and performed secret marriages for the young couples in spite of the emperor's orders. Another popular version is that Saint Valentine was an imprisoned man who had fallen deeply in love with the daughter of the jailor who held him. Just before he was to be put to death, he had written a love letter to the jailor's daughter, proclaiming his love for her and signed the letter 'from your Valentine'. This very same wording is used in Valentine's Day cards, gifts and embossed on candy as a symbol of the day.
The holiday has become much commercialized and is celebrated in the United States by both young and old. School children are treated to special Valentine's Day parties in the classrooms. The children bring from home, special Valentine's Day cards they have made themselves or bought. The children exchange their cards with each other and special Valentine's Day treats are enjoyed by the children. Special cookies and cupcakes are made by the parents of the children, all decorated gaily with pink or red hearts and Valentine's day pictures are taken by the teachers for the children to remember this special day by.
In the United States in the grade schools, Valentine's Day is celebrated in the classrooms. The children all bring one small Valentine's Day card with them to place on the desk of each of their classmates. Special Valentine's Day pictures are taken by the teachers of the plates of cookies and sweets piled high on the treat table.
Many men take this day to show their wives or girlfriends how much they are loved by buying expensive gifts such as elaborate jewelry , large stuffed animals, beautiful bouquets of flowers or even preparing a special romantic dinner. Valentine's Day is also a day that many men choose to propose marriage to their sweethearts because it is considered 'the day of love'. Many couples want to be sure to remember this special day by taking pictures for Valentine day so they do not forget the special celebrations they shared on this day. In the elementary schools in the United States, Valentine's Day is celebrated in the classrooms each and every year. All of the kids bring with them one special Valentine's Day card to put on the desk or in a special basket for each of their classmates. Valentine's Day pictures are taken by the teachers and the children are treated to cookies and cupcakes decorated with red or pink hearts. Often red colored clothing is worn as red is the symbolic color of the day. February 14th is also a very popular day for many couples to wed. Could you think of a better day to exchange vows with the person you love than on Valentine's Day?
No matter how couples in love choose to celebrate this special day dedicated to love, there is no doubt that Valentine's Day pictures are an important way to remember this special day in February.
So, as noted, there are many, many ways to celebrate St. Valentine's Day, but one thing everyone can agree on, is that the 14th of February is a day set aside to honor love and to honor the loved ones in our lives.
Claudius had a strong belief that unmarried men made much better soldiers because they were more focused and because of this, he strictly prohibited members of his army from marrying. It is said that Valentine did not believe this and performed secret marriages for the young couples in spite of the emperor's orders. Another popular version is that Saint Valentine was an imprisoned man who had fallen deeply in love with the daughter of the jailor who held him. Just before he was to be put to death, he had written a love letter to the jailor's daughter, proclaiming his love for her and signed the letter 'from your Valentine'. This very same wording is used in Valentine's Day cards, gifts and embossed on candy as a symbol of the day.
The holiday has become much commercialized and is celebrated in the United States by both young and old. School children are treated to special Valentine's Day parties in the classrooms. The children bring from home, special Valentine's Day cards they have made themselves or bought. The children exchange their cards with each other and special Valentine's Day treats are enjoyed by the children. Special cookies and cupcakes are made by the parents of the children, all decorated gaily with pink or red hearts and Valentine's day pictures are taken by the teachers for the children to remember this special day by.
In the United States in the grade schools, Valentine's Day is celebrated in the classrooms. The children all bring one small Valentine's Day card with them to place on the desk of each of their classmates. Special Valentine's Day pictures are taken by the teachers of the plates of cookies and sweets piled high on the treat table.
Many men take this day to show their wives or girlfriends how much they are loved by buying expensive gifts such as elaborate jewelry , large stuffed animals, beautiful bouquets of flowers or even preparing a special romantic dinner. Valentine's Day is also a day that many men choose to propose marriage to their sweethearts because it is considered 'the day of love'. Many couples want to be sure to remember this special day by taking pictures for Valentine day so they do not forget the special celebrations they shared on this day. In the elementary schools in the United States, Valentine's Day is celebrated in the classrooms each and every year. All of the kids bring with them one special Valentine's Day card to put on the desk or in a special basket for each of their classmates. Valentine's Day pictures are taken by the teachers and the children are treated to cookies and cupcakes decorated with red or pink hearts. Often red colored clothing is worn as red is the symbolic color of the day. February 14th is also a very popular day for many couples to wed. Could you think of a better day to exchange vows with the person you love than on Valentine's Day?
No matter how couples in love choose to celebrate this special day dedicated to love, there is no doubt that Valentine's Day pictures are an important way to remember this special day in February.
So, as noted, there are many, many ways to celebrate St. Valentine's Day, but one thing everyone can agree on, is that the 14th of February is a day set aside to honor love and to honor the loved ones in our lives.
About the Author:
Marta Fry is a shopping expert. Marta runs weekly "Buy Smart" show on Neo-5 TV Channel. Recently she wrote an article on Valentines Day History. Find Valentines Cards here.
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