The History of Valentine’s Day
February 6th, 2009
Every year, on February 14th, millions of people send special cards, jewelries, flowers and candy to people they care about. It’s an ancient holiday that has become synonymous with love. Actually, the entire month of February has long been associated with romance. Valentine’s Day is almost here, you are probably thinking about how you and your loved ones are going to be celebrating that special day. Have you ever thought about why you celebrate your loved ones on February 14th? The history of St. Valentine’s Day is a mystery and there are several legends surrounding it. People know even less about the holiday’s patron saint. Who was Saint Valentine? How did he become associated with this ancient tradition?
