Valentines Day History

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• History of Valentines Day

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• WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND VALENTINES DAY
  CELEBRATION

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St. Valentine was a Catholic priest during the
ancient Roman Empire
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The name of the Saint was either Valentine or
Valentinus
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The emperor then thought that marriages and
love make men weak
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he banned marriages to make strong solder
without families
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St. Valentine was against this injustice
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St. Valentine protested and fought against this
law
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As per popular myth, he was given
death punishment on 14th February
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Hence the day is celebrated as the day for love
and romance
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There are many similar stories about the
valentines day
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