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HISTORY®, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for award-more. Join us as we explore the History of Valentines Day. In History of Valentine's Day for Kids, we'll talk about some of those theories. Historians think it began over 4,000 years ago, but they still can't agree on the person the holiday is named Have you ever wondered how Valentine's Day started? ️ In this fun and educational video, we’ll explore the history of Valentine’s Day and the story of St Valentine, from ancient Rome to Learn how St. Valentine, an ancient Roman festival, and the poet Geoffrey Chaucer all contribute to the history of Valentine's Day. We have a look at the legendary history of valentine's Day, and the many different Saint Valentine's from history as well as the Roman festival of the Lupercalia which has been claimed as the origin for the modern-day Valentine's day. Stick around to learn all about the history of Valentine's Day! How did St. Valentine become associated with love and romance? Get the full story behind the holiday. Updated: August 21, 2018 | Original: August 6, 2013. How did St. Valentine become associated with love and romance? Get the full story behind the holiday. We strive for accuracy and fairness. But But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids are actually dark, bloody — and a bit muddled. Though no one has pinpointed the exact origin of the holiday, one place to start is ancient Explore the fascinating journey of Valentine's Day in our latest video, "Valentine's Day: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Romance." Discover how this beloved Valentine's Day, which is also known as St Valentine's Day, is celebrated every year on the 14 February around the world. For many, it's a special time in the year when people show their Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14; this year Valentine's Day falls on a Friday. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts Though we know hundreds of years of history behind Valentine's day, the origins of the holiday are a mystery.HISTORY®, now reaching more than 98 million home St. Valentine, a name that is synonymous with love and romance across the globe, lived at a time when the Roman Empire was at its zenith. He is often best remembered for the act of marrying couples in secret defiance of the Roman Emperor's bans. However, the truth about St. Valentine is far more complex, woven from a mixture of historical fragments, religious tradition, and folklore. This has The Catholic Church doesn’t recognize St. Valentine’s Day on its calendar anymore, but people throughout the world still celebrate the day. CHANGING TRADITIONS. Valentine’s Day traditions have evolved a lot over the years. For example, in the Middle Ages—which lasted from the 5th to 15th centuries in Europe—people started exchanging Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day? Who was St. Valentine? In this video, Pastor Nelson answers the question: What is the origin of Valentine’s Day, and sho Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Who is Saint Valentine? Why do we give people cards on Valentine's Day? Why is Valentine's Day all about love?Find out t History of Valentine’s DayWhy do we celebrate Valentine’s Day?It’s believed that Valentine’s Day was started in Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. It may have had beginnings in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which celebrated the coming of spring and included fertility rites and other activities, but the origin of the holiday is vague at best. No one knows exactly when St. Valentine’s Day was first celebrated, but there is a poem in existence that is considered to be the first ever written Valentine’s Day card. It was sent from a prisoner in the Tower of London to his wife in the year 1415. First Valentine’s Day Card. My very gentle Valentine, Since for me you were born too soon, Couples exchange cards, flowers, chocolates, and tokens of affection, while others take the day to appreciate their friendships and family bonds. However, behind the gifts and romantic dinners lies a much richer history. The Valentine’s Day origin is far more complex than the commercialized holiday we know today.
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