Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The History Of Valentine's Day

By: Hannah Marie Watch

Valentine's Day oh, Valentine's Day that lovely sweet day! Or is it? Have you ever wondered where Valentine's day ever originated? Well Valentine's Day originated from the 5th century. Yeah, a LONG time ago! Basically your ancestors celebrated Valentine's Day too! It was originally was a day of feast for the Western Christians who used the feast to honor numerous Christian Martyrs (a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.), one being St. Valentine. And who is this man?! Well, St. Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome during the 3rd century.

Many Legends from today formed and are originated from his stories over the centuries. On February 14 269-270 A.D., St. Valentine was beheaded for MURDER! Soon after the 14th century, we take his death day and turn it into a day of love, romance, cards, candy, and a day filled with happiness. Which is kinda strange?! Why would we take someone's death day and turn it into a day of happiness and love? Well because St. Valentine was a romancer! Ant that is why we have a new and improved death day of St. Valentine, Valentines Day! 


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