B_prettyswinggirl
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Not for nothing, but corporate America, or other country no less, did not create Valentine's day.
There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine.
Thank you! I was going to post nearly the same thing! Glad you cleared up the op's misconception! St. Valentine also defied a roman dictate against marriages for non citizens I think it was and he would marry couples in secret. It's been a long time since I've read the entire story of his life, but Valentine's Day was in honor of him and a rememberance of love. There are sooo many things we can do to show love on that day. My kids make brownies or cookies and give out those to their friends and teachers, I still like flowers and lingerie though...with great sex to follow of course! :tongue: