Roses are red, violets are blue, USA TODAY wants to give some information on Valentine's Day to you. So, here's the history of the holiday and why we celebrate.
Tasty treats for everyone you loveValentine's Day as we know it, full of love, candy and flowers, is very different from the holiday's origins., according to History.com. In fact, there were multiple St. Valentines in history, and it is unclear who the real namesake for the holiday is.
One Valentine was a priest in third century Rome who defied Emperor Claudius II after Claudius II outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine would perform marriages in secret for young lovers. This ultimately led to Valentine's death. Another, St. Valentine of Terni, was a bishop beheaded by Emperor Claudius who many believe is the true namesake for the holiday.
There are many other legends of St. Valentine, including one told of an imprisoned Valentine sending the first “valentine” greeting after falling in love with a young girl who often visited him. Before his death, Valentine allegedly wrote her a letter signed:"From your Valentine." While the true story of Valentine's Day is debatable, most portray the saint as a heroic, kind and romantic person.
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