When people think about VALENTINE'S DAY,Red roses,candy in heart shaped boxes and Valentine's card come to mind.But,like most holidays,there was a special meaning or struggle that brought about the holyday.While that original meaning may have been lost overtime,we have grown to beleive that Valentine's Day is about bieng in love.
The celebration of the day began with the life and death of a man.Bishop by the name of VALENTINE stood against an Emperor's decree that roman Soldiers could not marry.He married them in secrecy because he thought Emperor's addict was wrong and went against the glory of young love. VALENTINE'S act were discovered.Label treason,he was martyred.In memory of VALENTINE'S deeds,pope Gelasius declared him a saint and the day of his execution febraury 14,became known as VALENTINE'S DAY.
Valentine,s day means different things to different people at different stages of there live.Valentine's day is a reminder of love.After commitment and sharing,Valentine's day just like special time to set a side to remember courtship,share special feelings,and recommit for the years to come.
Valentine's Day is a holiday about the human heart!It offers us a day to hope and to share life with a person or people we love.
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