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Legend says that on the night before he was to be executed, St. Valentine sent a note of friendship to the daughter of the jailer, whom Valentine had befriended during his time in prison. He signed it "from your Valentine," and created the tradition of sending kind notes to those you love on Valentine's Day.
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What is the love story behind St Valentine's Day?
There is only the legend of one. In the legend, Saint Valentine is sent to jail for assisting Christians or refusing to convert to paganism. While there, he heals the jailer's daughter of her blindness, and sends her letters signed "your Valentine." Since the legend was written many many years after the life of Saint Valentine, there is no way to know if it is actually true.
Where did the legend of St Valentine originate?
St Valentine was an early Christian saint. It is said that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry. He also helped Christians who were persecuted under the Roman Empire.
Who is St. Valentine's Day named after?
It is named after St. Valentine.
When and what was the St Valentine's Day Massacre?
st valentine's day 1929.
How Did The Tradition of Giving Chocolates on Valentines Day Start?
The tradition of gift giving comes from the legend that comes from the life of the Catholic martyr St. Valentine who was imprisoned by the Roman Emperor Claudius II. According to legend, while imprisoned, St. Valentine fell in love with his jailer's daughter. Before he was executed for failing to denounce his face, St. Valentine allegedly wrote a letter to her and signed it, "From your Valentine."
What is Valentine's name?
Valentine was St. Valentine's real name.
How is St. Valentine important to Valentine's Day?
If there had been no St. Valentine there would have been no Valentine Day. February 14 was his feast day.
When is St. Valentine's feast day?
The feast day of St. Valentine of Rome is on February 14, Valentine's Day.
Who was in St. Valentine's family?
Little is known about St. Valentine, including his family.
What was St. Valentine's occupation?
St. Valentine of Rome was a priest, possibly a bishop.
What is valentine's day named after?
St Valentine
Who is the originator of valentine?
basil st valentine
