Who invented Valentine's Day? And how did Valentine's Day become a holiday?
Me too! I would like to know the true facts about Valentine's Day! Perhaps we will soon. Thank you on commenting on the Valentine question.
from my valentines hub..."History of valentines day
The history of Valentine’s Day or Saint Valentines Day has its’ origins in legend.
The holiday has its roots in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalis/Lupercalia, a fertility celebration commemorated annually on February 15.
Apparently the Valentine was a Roman bishop who performed secret marriages against the wishes of the Roman Emperor Claudius II around the year 270.
He was eventually discovered and was executed for defying the Emperor. That’s roughly how he became a Saint. Read more about it on this link"
That part, the history part I get. But the cards, chocolates and flowers, etc...
In my opinion, it's just a hallmark holiday that companies, corporations jump on in order to make money.
You will read all sorts of stuff about St Valentine...
but basically, the truth is, some chick somewhere had a hankering for a box a chocolate about 100 years ago, and her dorky boyfriend ran out in a February snowstorm to get it for her.
That man's name was Sylvester Hallmark, and after the frostbite wore off, he started a greeting card business
by Joy 11 years ago
Do you really believe on valentine's day? Why So?do you really believe on valentine's day? if yes why?, If no why?have you ever get advantage of this day in your whole life then share your story in answers.
by Wendy Iturrizaga 13 years ago
HubMob Weekly Topic : Romance
by Holle Abee 14 years ago
Do you think Valentine's Day is just a way for the card, flower, and candy companies to make money?My husband thinks so.
by theirishobserver. 13 years ago
Let me know about your romantic ideas for Valentine's Day, have you any hubs on the subject, post a link here.When we think of Valentines Day we dont automatically think of Great Britain in the nineteenth-century. However, it was in Great Britain in the nineteenth-century that the sending of...
by prokinect 13 years ago
Valentines Day is on February 14th 2011, what are going to be the most wished for Valentines Day gifts this year.I'm sure the iPad and Kindle/Nooks are going to be very popular, what are you going to get your Valentine this year?
by joleenruffin 13 years ago
My favorite holiday is Christmas, what is your Favorite Holiday?
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