Where does Valentine’s Day come from?

Valentine’s Day is one of the most prominent dates of the yearly calendar but how many of us know the real origins of the romantic celebration?

The story begins with a Roman priest named Valentine under the rule of the Roman Emperor Claudius II. Claudius had decreed that it was illegal for young men to get married as he believed they performed better on the battlefield when they were unwed. However, for those young soldiers in love, Valentine was the one priest who took pity and carried out secret marriage ceremonies.

Where does Valentine’s Day come from?

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Of course, the Emperor eventually discovered what Valentine was up to and imprisoned him to wait for execution. The tradition of cards sent ‘From your Valentine’ is thought to originate from the letters he sent from prison to his own sweetheart. a

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