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Celebrated every February 14, Valentine’s Day has origins rooted in Roman times and the tale of St. Valentine He wrote a poem named the Parliament of Fowls which is thought to have been Geoffrey Chaucer wrote his Dream Poem ‘The Parlement of Fowles’ to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Here is an extract, generously modernised by A.S.Kline : The life so short, the craft so long to learn, Well, in between writing about the ‘nether ye’ and his sordid sock drawer poetry — the association of St. Valentine’s feast day with romantic love is believed to have originated from a However, several of Chaucer’s contemporaries also wrote poems about Valentine’s Day as a day for lovers, among them John Gower (author of the colossal Confessio Amantis), John Clanvowe, and Oton de Grandson. If you hate Valentine’s Day, blame 14th century poet Geoffrey Chaucer. While best known for writing “The Canterbury Tales”, Chaucer is also widely credited as the first English writer to associate romantic love with Saint Valentine. The above poem translates into today’s English as: “For this was on St. Valentine’s Day, when every bird cometh there to choose his mate.” This poem was written by Geoffrey Chaucer to celebrate the love between Richard II of England and Anne of Bohemia. Actually, it’s almost St. Valentine’s Day, but who is St. Valentine and why is he associated with love and romance? Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Dinner & Wine Pairing In the 1370s or 1380s, he wrote a poem called "Parliament of Fowls" that contains this line: “For this was on Saint Valentine’s Day, when every bird comes there to choose his mate.” This was AD 1382 : Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a poem that is said to contain the first reference to romantic love in connection with Valentine’s Day, entitled Parlement of Foules. In the poem, Chaucer makes reference to birds pairing off and finding their mates. Geoffrey Chaucer was the first to link the Catholic martyr Valentine with love in his poem Parlement of Foules (1382), written to celebrate the anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II to Anne of Bohemia. In this earliest of valentines, all the birds, the whole parliament of fowls, are gathered in the Garden of Love: Valentine’s Day Quotes, Wishes, and Messages for 2025 Short Valentine Quotes for Every Heart Heartfelt Valentine Blessings for Family and Friends Adorable Valentine’s Day Quotes for Kids Heartwarming Valentine’s Day to Remember Your Departed Loved Ones Baby’s First Valentine’s Day Captions & Quotes Funny Valentine’s Day Poems 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 3. “The Cupid’s Arrow” On Valentine’s Day, Cupid took aim, At two hearts ready to claim. With an arrow so bright, In the soft moonlight, Their love story set aflame. Chaucer’s most famous work is The Canterbury Tales, an enormous collection of linked stories in poetry and prose.But his 700-line poem “Parlement of Foules” has the special distinction of being the first surviving record of a connection between Valentine’s Day and romantic love. Discover 92 memorable Valentine's Day Poems on Tiny Poetry. In every heartbeat, there’s a love song, A melody written in the quiet whispers of dusk, where 22 Short Valentine Poems A collection of short, heartfelt Valentine poems expressing love and affection. Short Poems & Quotes | Valentines Day Poems | Short Valentine Poems Updated January 6, 2025, by Catherine Pulsifer Valentine’s Day is all about letting the people you care about know just how much they mean to you. Although Nesbit (1858-1924) is best-remembered for the string of classic children’s novels she wrote, such as Five Children and It, The Story of the Treasure Seekers, and The Railway Children (we’d also add the criminally underappreciated The Magic City), she was a versatile writer who also wrote poems – such as this, celebrating the idyllic surroundings of the house ‘Warm-lit for my The Best Valentine's Day Poems of All Time Who wrote the best Valentine's Day poems? Picking the greatest love poetry of all time was a matter of personal taste and fancy, so i f you disagree with my choices, please feel free to compile your own. But it never hurts to compare notes. Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD, and the rest is this history. year-old King Richard II to Anne of Bohemia via a poem, in which he wrote: "For this was on St When it comes to kids, Valentine’s Day should be all about imagination, fun, and lots of movement. These Valentine’s Day games are not only entertaining but also help in developing teamwork, creativity, and communication skills. Get ready to create an unforgettable experience with these fantastic games. 1. Valentine’s Day Bingo
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