St. Vanlente's Day

 
St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. The story of Valentine's Day begins in the third century with an oppressive Roman emperor Claudius II and a humble Christian Martyr.When Claudius discovered Valentine’s acts of defiance, he had him killed immediately. Valentine was later canonized by the Vatican and, in the 5th century, February 14th was named his feast day, the day designated by the church to honor and commemorate a saint’s life.

Now we believe that St. Valentine's day expressed love. 

The St. Valentine's day is characterizer by: 

Rich root because coming for the 5th century and are charged of history.

Notable events; through  the time exists many events that was taken place in the date(the most notorious is 1929’s St. Valentine's Day Massacre).

Tradition of Valentine's Cards

Over the centuries, the holiday evolved, and by the 18th century, gift-giving and exchanging handmade cards on Valentine's Day had become common in England. Hand-made valentine cards made of lace, ribbons, and featuring cupids and hearts eventually spread to the American colonies. The tradition of Valentine's cards did not become widespread in the United States, however, until the 1850s, when Esther A. Howland, a Mount Holyoke graduate and native of Worcester, Mass., began mass-producing them. Today, of course, the holiday has become a booming commercial success. According to the Greeting Card Association, 25% of all cards sent each year are valentines.

Read more: http://stylecaster.com/history-of-valentines-day/#ixzz4YgjmaK32

 


Now we believe that St. Valentine's day expressed love.