The History and Legends Behind Valentine's Day
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Valentine's Day: A Journey Through History and Timeless Gifts
Unlocking the Origins: The Legend of St. Valentine
Every February 14th, love takes center stage as we celebrate Valentine's Day, a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. The heartwarming exchange of flowers, candy, and cards has become synonymous with expressing affection. But who is the mysterious St. Valentine, and how did this romantic celebration originate?
Legend has it that during the reign of Emperor Claudius II, he imposed a ban on marriage for young men, believing that unmarried soldiers were more formidable. Defying this decree, St. Valentine, a Roman priest, secretly married young couples, valiantly standing up for love. The consequences were severe, as Emperor Claudius II ordered St. Valentine's execution upon discovering his clandestine acts.
An alternative legend tells the story of an imprisoned St. Valentine who, before his untimely demise, fell in love with his jailer's daughter. This poignant tale claims that St. Valentine initiated the tradition of sending love letters, signing them with the now iconic phrase, 'Your Valentine.'
I Love You Said Around The World
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It's often said that love is the same in any language. Here are some ideas of how to say "I love you" to your sweetheart this Valentine's Day.
The History of Conversation Hearts
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In Shakespeare's Hamlet, Queen Gertrude offers the now-loved sentiment “Sweets to the Sweet. Perhaps this is the origin of the tradition of giving candy to a loved one. Early American colonists made homemade candies with love notes scratched on the surface for Valentine's Day. New England Confectionary Company (NECCO) expanded upon the colonists idea and created the conversation heart in the mid-1800s.
Valentine's Day Humor
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Here are Some Valentine's Day Chuckles
- Q. What did the boy elephant say to the girl elephant on Valentine's Day?
I love you a ton!
- Q. What did the boy bat say to the girl bat on Valentine's Day?
You're fun to hang around with!
- Q.What did the boy cat say to the girl cat on Valentine's Day?
You're purrr-fect for me!
- Q. What did the boy pickle say to the girl pickle on Valentine's Day?
You mean a great dill to me!
Q. What did the boy squirrel say to the girl squirrel on Valentine's Day?
- I'm nuts about you!
Q. Did you hear about the romance in the tropical fish tank?
- It was a case of guppy love.