Valentine’s Day February 14

Valentine’s Day has become an important holiday, especially for couples. This is the day the whole world celebrates love between couples. On this day, people express their love by sending each other Valentine’s cards, roses, chocolates, and some other special gifts with many meanings.

3 Legends of Valentine’s Day, February 14

There is quite a lot of information about the origin of Valentine’s Day, associated with the name Saint Valentine. But in fact, there were three people named Valentine or Valentinus who were canonized as saints, so to this day people are still debating which of those three people created the day that millions of people around the world are anxiously waiting for.

Although there are still somewhat inconsistent views on the history of Valentine’s Day, there is one thing in common among the stories about these saints: they all died for true love, noble love, and righteousness.

Legend 1

One of the most widely accepted legends about the origin of Valentine’s Day is a story involving a Roman priest who lived under Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd century AD. During this period, the Roman Empire went through turmoil and chaos, also known as the “Crisis of the Third Century”, when the empire was divided into three states that fought against each other…

During this dark period, Emperor Claudius issued an extremely harsh order banning all young men in the empire from getting married because he believed that soldiers who did not marry were better able to fight. But a brave clergyman named Valentine performed a secret wedding ceremony for couples in love. But this action was discovered, and Mr. Valentine was imprisoned. Emperor Claudius ordered Valentine to be beheaded on February 14, 273.

According to writer Greg Tobin, many people believe that Valentine’s Day love cards originated from the pieces of paper expressing love and admiration that children smuggled in through prison bars to Mr. Valentine, as well as the letter inscribed “Your Valentine” before his execution. But this may just be a detail that people added to this tragic story.

Legend 2

In 250, Emperor Decius issued an edict punishing all those who did not worship the Emperor. This edict is aimed at Christians because they only worship God. Therefore, many Christians were arrested, imprisoned, and sentenced to death.

Mr. Valentine is a wise and virtuous man, so he is trusted and loved by the Romans. Therefore, Emperor Claudius tried to question him to find out and seduce him to deter others but failed.

Angry, the Emperor ordered Mr. Valentine to be imprisoned. Locked in prison, priest Valentine influenced the prison warden named Asterius by healing the prison warden’s daughter. They were impressed by the heart of priest Valentine, Asterius, and his entire family of 46 people who asked to be baptized into Christianity. Fearing that this would threaten the kingdom, the Roman Emperor ordered the beheading of priest Valentine on February 14, 270 on the Way of Flaminius.

The death of Father Valentine caused emotion and admiration among the people and Christians. From then on, the name Valentine became a symbol of great love.

Legend 3

Another legend says that, in the second century AD, a physician was beheaded for daring to believe in Jesus. While imprisoned in prison, waiting to be beheaded, the physician cured the jailer’s blind daughter. The girl found the light, and love arose between them.

On February 14, the physician was taken to execution. Before he died, he sent the girl a love letter with the signature “My Valentine”. This story later became legendary and around the world people considered this day a festival of lovers. To this day, couples still have the old tradition of signing with the phrase “From your Valentine” instead of their names on Valentine’s cards.

In addition, there are many other legends related to the history of Saint Valentine’s Day. Although different, these legends are all imbued with lyrical and romantic qualities, aiming to honor the love of a couple.

Valentine’s Day started in Europe but is today celebrated in many other places, from Asia to the Americas and Africa. Right from the last days of last year, the Valentine’s Day service market worldwide has started to launch. The Valentine’s Day industry quickly prospered. People sell countless roses, postcards, and candies in the market of all kinds

How many Valentine’s days are there in a year?

There are 3 Valentine’s days a year: Red Valentine, White Valentine, and Black Valentine. Every day has its special meaning.

Red Valentine February 14

Red Valentine taking place on February 14, is the traditional Valentine’s Day, honoring love. Red Valentine is the day for couples to exchange gifts and express their love for partners.

White Valentine March 14

White Valentine takes place on March 14, 1 month after Red Valentine’s Day. This holiday originated in Japan. On this day, boys will give gifts to their other halves as a way to repay their girlfriends’ kindness and express their sweet love.

Black Valentine’s Day, April 14

Unlike the other two Valentine’s days, Black Valentine’s is a day for those who are single and those who are looking for their other half. This holiday originates in Korea and takes place on April 14. This is the day when “singles” will gather together to have fun, eat and drink.

Conclusion

Through the above article, Happyinktee has provided you with detailed information about Valentine’s Day. Wishing you a happy Valentine’s Day with the one you love!