Valentines around the corner

I do not know how many of us live by this one day.. considered for love.. well as far as i see .. i see it as a day million of dollars are gained in the commercial market.. due to this one day.. well as for me everyday is a valentines.. ur love should be fresh and special for everyday .. not jst on feb 14th..

How many of us know why valentines is celebrated ?? here are a few things good to know abt valentines...

1.Valentine's Day honors two different saints named Valentine. However, customs for the holiday have nothing to do with the lives of these saints. The customs come from the ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia, which took place on February 15.
"Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday?"

2.The popular customs associated with Saint Valentine's Day undoubtedly had their origin in a conventional belief generally received in England and France during the Middle Ages, that on 14 February, i.e. half way through the second month of the year, the birds began to pair. Valentine's Day celebration dates back to the ancient times when the 'Feast of Lupercal' was celebrated in the honour of the Roman God of Fertility. This day falls on the 15th of February every year.The 'first true Valentine card' was sent by Charles, duke of Orleans, to his wife in 1415 when he was imprisoned in the Tower of London. February 14 is Valentine's Day. Although it is celebrated as a lovers' holiday today, with the giving of candy, flowers, or other gifts between couples in love, it originated in 5th Century Rome as a tribute to St. Valentine, a Catholic bishop. There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries.

3.European Valentine
A young Frenchman, Charles, Duke of Orleans, was one of the earliest creators of valentines, called "poetical or amorous addresses." From his confinement in the Tower of London after the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, he sent several poems or rhymed love letters or "valentines" to his wife in France.


Well as for me this valentines.. aint very special.. but i wil be gettin to talk to a friend far.. away.. Wishin u all a very happy valentines.. day.. this is me.. being myself..