Saint Valentine's Day, commonly known as Valentine's Day, or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed on February 14 [3] each
year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it remains a working day in most of them. St. Valentine's Day began as a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. The most popular martyrology associated with Saint Valentine was that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire; during his imprisonment, he is said to have healed the daughter of his jailer Asterius. Legend states that before his execution he wrote "from your Valentine" [5][6] [7] as a farewell to her. Today, Saint Valentine's Day is an official feast day in the Anglican Communion, as well as in [8] the Lutheran Church. The Eastern Orthodox Church also celebrates Saint Valentine's Day, albeit on July 6th and July 30th, the former date in honor of the Roman presbyterSaint Valentine, and the latter date in honor of Hieromartyr Valentine, the Bishop of [9][10] Interamna (modern Terni). The day was first associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in theHigh Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. By the 15th century, it had evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other [1][3] by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). Valentine's Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards. [4] Saint Valentine's Day, commonly known as Valentine's Day, or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed on February 14 each [3] year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it remains a working day in most of them. St. Valentine's Day began as a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. The most popular martyrology associated with Saint Valentine was that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire; during his imprisonment, he is said to have healed the daughter of his jailer Asterius. Legend states that before his execution he wrote "from your Valentine" [5][6] [7] as a farewell to her. Today, Saint Valentine's Day is an official feast day in the Anglican Communion, as well as in [8] the Lutheran Church. The Eastern Orthodox Church also celebrates Saint Valentine's Day, albeit on July 6th and July 30th, the former date in honor of the Roman presbyterSaint Valentine, and the latter date in honor of Hieromartyr Valentine, the Bishop of [9][10] Interamna (modern Terni). The day was first associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in theHigh Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. By the 15th century, it had evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other [1][3] by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). Valentine's Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards.
What is Love? Love isn't about becoming somebody else perfect person It's about finding someone who helps you become the best person you can be. Lovely roses and Lovely you.. and Lovely r the things u do.. but the loveliest is the friendship of the two ....one is ME and other is YOU. TRUE LOVE means: To FEEL someone in ever HEARTBEAT, to FIND someone in every THOUGHT, to SEE someone with CLOSED EYES, and to MISS someone without reason I wish my eyes could Speak what my heart Feels for you, Cause My lips can lie on what Is true, but My eyes couldn't Cause Even if i close them I could still see you
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Why do we Send Valentine's Day Messages?
Valentine's Day is named after St Valentine, the patron saint of love, young people and happy marriages. Each year on 14 February, millions of people send Valentine's Day messages to their loved ones expressing their care and affection. The custom of sending notes on Valentine's Day is thought to have begun during the Middle Ages with the traditions of romance, chivalry and courtly love. The first valentines were often given in secret and were generally for someone who could only be loved from afar. This led to the creation of beautifully decorated valentines which were hand made by the sender. Original words were included, often in the form of love poems praising the virtues of the recipient. These very romantic valentines were frequently sent anonymously, giving the recipient the delightful task of working out the identity of the sender. Today Valentine's Day messages are delivered in cards, poems, songs, e-cards and via text message, usually accompanied with flowers or other gifts. Traditionally Valentine's Day has been associated with lovers, but has grown so that messages of love can be sent to anyone to whom we feel close. Many choose to celebrate Valentine's Day with friends, family members, teachers or anyone who has made a positive difference in our lives. This special day is an opportunity to express our love and gratitude with a loving Valentine's Day message.
