Question:
What is the real story behind Valentine’s Day?
I was curious as to the origination of the day and the true meaning behind Valentines. And, what I found was that it truly is a day for love that dates back to the Roman Empire in the year 270 (or somewhere around that time).
Under the rule of Emperor Claudius II there were many bloody and unpopular campaigns, and he was known to the Romans as “Claudius the Cruel.”
Claudius was having a really hard time getting Roman men to join his military (because some of the men were in love and most didn’t want to leave their families) so the jerk, canceled all marriages and engagements.
Saint Valentine, who was a priest, strongly believed in love and secretly performed marriages for couples.
He was caught performing a marriage and was sent to prison. While in prison he befriended a guard’s daughter. On the day he died he gave his new friend a note thanking her for her friendship and loyalty. He signed it, “Love from your Valentine.”
At that time Feb. 14 was the holiday to honor Juno, goddess of women and marriage. St. Valentine was beaten to death, beheaded and suffered martyrdom Feb. 14, around the year 270.
It was the custom in Rome, a very ancient custom, to celebrate Lupercalia, which began Feb. 15. As part of the tradition the names of young women were placed in a box, from which they were drawn by the men.
The pastors of the early Christian church in Rome wanted to do away with the tradition. Since, Lupercalia was celebrated in the middle of February, the pastors chose Saint Valentine’s Day for the celebration of this new feast and chose Feb. 14 to celebrate.
And, that is how Valentine’s Day was started. By looking at the meaning behind the holiday it gives us a better understanding of the day.
On this day, show your appreciation to the people around you and let your your family and friends know how much they mean to you; not just today but everyday.
Valentine traditions
In Wales, wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on Feb. 14. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favorite decorations on the spoons. The decoration meant, “You unlock my heart!”
In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling.
Some people used to believe that if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine’'s Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire.
A love seat is a wide chair. It was first made to seat one woman and her wide dress. Later, the love seat or courting seat had two sections, often in an S-shape. In this way, a couple could sit together, but not too close.
Enjoy your Saint Valentine day of love.
It's always great to get a little education through these boards! Saves me having to google things....
My huband ( the most un-valentine person who'd want to know) came home with a single red rose tonight. Made me want to cry.
I think I spied a card in the bag for tomorrow as well.
Twenty some years.....gosh, I think he loves me!
Awe, thats so sweet! I love roses.
I got a box of chocolates ( we already ate them ) and some tulips....I picked them out lol. Actually, another gift will be my appt tomorrow seems like I've been waiting forever and then some. We'll be going away after that for a few days to celebrate. And of course the best gift of all is my family and friends who love me as much as I love them on a daily basis. :)
Enjoy the day!
Karen
Viva Las Vegas :D :D :D
valentine's day... bahhhh humbug >=/
Happy Valentine's Day
have a good day all
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!
POLLY
1 Attachment(s) Happy Valentines Day from the bottom of my heart!
or is that the side????
Anyway heartfelt best wishes to all on this Saint Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day everybody
hugs and kisses
kaylie
1 Attachment(s) Happy Valentines day.
stay safe.
x0x
*Nemo*
Happy Valentines Day everyone. You are all special people.
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
Mike
Everyone have a really great Valentines Day!!
Sandy
I was curious as to the origination of the day and the true meaning behind Valentines. And, what I found was that it truly is a day for love that dates back to the Roman Empire in the year 270 (or somewhere around that time).
Under the rule of Emperor Claudius II there were many bloody and unpopular campaigns, and he was known to the Romans as “Claudius the Cruel.”
Claudius was having a really hard time getting Roman men to join his military (because some of the men were in love and most didn’t want to leave their families) so the jerk, canceled all marriages and engagements.
Saint Valentine, who was a priest, strongly believed in love and secretly performed marriages for couples.
He was caught performing a marriage and was sent to prison. While in prison he befriended a guard’s daughter. On the day he died he gave his new friend a note thanking her for her friendship and loyalty. He signed it, “Love from your Valentine.”
At that time Feb. 14 was the holiday to honor Juno, goddess of women and marriage. St. Valentine was beaten to death, beheaded and suffered martyrdom Feb. 14, around the year 270.
It was the custom in Rome, a very ancient custom, to celebrate Lupercalia, which began Feb. 15. As part of the tradition the names of young women were placed in a box, from which they were drawn by the men.
The pastors of the early Christian church in Rome wanted to do away with the tradition. Since, Lupercalia was celebrated in the middle of February, the pastors chose Saint Valentine’s Day for the celebration of this new feast and chose Feb. 14 to celebrate.
And, that is how Valentine’s Day was started. By looking at the meaning behind the holiday it gives us a better understanding of the day.
On this day, show your appreciation to the people around you and let your your family and friends know how much they mean to you; not just today but everyday.
Valentine traditions
In Wales, wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on Feb. 14. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favorite decorations on the spoons. The decoration meant, “You unlock my heart!”
In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling.
Some people used to believe that if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine’'s Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire.
A love seat is a wide chair. It was first made to seat one woman and her wide dress. Later, the love seat or courting seat had two sections, often in an S-shape. In this way, a couple could sit together, but not too close.
Enjoy your Saint Valentine day of love.
Answers:
It's always great to get a little education through these boards! Saves me having to google things....
My huband ( the most un-valentine person who'd want to know) came home with a single red rose tonight. Made me want to cry.
I think I spied a card in the bag for tomorrow as well.
Twenty some years.....gosh, I think he loves me!
Answers:
Awe, thats so sweet! I love roses.
I got a box of chocolates ( we already ate them ) and some tulips....I picked them out lol. Actually, another gift will be my appt tomorrow seems like I've been waiting forever and then some. We'll be going away after that for a few days to celebrate. And of course the best gift of all is my family and friends who love me as much as I love them on a daily basis. :)
Enjoy the day!
Karen
Answers:
Viva Las Vegas :D :D :D
Answers:
valentine's day... bahhhh humbug >=/
Answers:
Happy Valentine's Day
have a good day all
Answers:
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!
POLLY
Answers:
1 Attachment(s) Happy Valentines Day from the bottom of my heart!
or is that the side????
Anyway heartfelt best wishes to all on this Saint Valentine's Day!
Answers:
Happy Valentine's Day everybody
hugs and kisses
kaylie
Answers:
1 Attachment(s) Happy Valentines day.
stay safe.
x0x
*Nemo*
Answers:
Happy Valentines Day everyone. You are all special people.
Answers:
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
Mike
Answers:
Everyone have a really great Valentines Day!!
Sandy
1 2