The Origin of Valentine’s Day
February 14th is Valentine's Day.
On this day, people send messages of love by exchanging chocolates or gifts between their dearest friends and loved ones.
Let's find out how Valentine's Day started.
The origin of Valentine's Day dates back to the Roman era in the third century.
Claudius II, the Roman emperor, banned young soldiers from marrying.
St. Valentino felt pity for the young lovers who could not marry one another.
So, he helped young men and women marry even though it meant he had to disobey the emperor's orders.
The emperor executed him due to his disobedience.
People named February 14th “Valentine's Day”, and honored his sacrifice by expressing love to each other on that day.
Since then, though countries celebrate Valentine's Day in different ways, it still remains as a day to convey one's heart to his or her loved one.