Happy saint valentines day

Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is thismysterious saint, and where did these traditions come from?

The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance.St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, theCatholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the thirdcentury in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men — his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine,realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.On Valentine's Day we think of those
Who make our lives worthwhile,
Those gracious, friendly people who
We think of with a smile.

I am fortunate to know you,
That's why I want to say,
Tospecial person:
Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentines are people who
Are willing to be flowers,
Letting us enjoy their beauty
Even if for hours.
Valentine hides from the sun,
Though sometimeslost in light.
If you love them, they just open,
Not unhappy to be woken
Even in the night.

Cada 14 de febrero, a través de los Estados Unidos y en otros lugares del mundo, dulces, flores y regalosse intercambian entre los seres queridos, todo ello en nombre de San Valentín. Pero, ¿quién es este santo misterio, y de dónde provienen estas tradiciones?La historia del Día de San Valentín - y su...