Possible Histories of Valentines' Day:

01.
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served
during the third century 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.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for
attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons
where they were often beaten and tortured.

02.
According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first
'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed
that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may
have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during
his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he
wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,'
an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth
behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly
emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most
importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the
Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints
in England and France.

to read more check out
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/valentine/?page=history


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while i'm NOT so eager about knowing how
everyone else spent their valentines' day

I decide to share mine

here is a picture of my little valentine =)

sopko

lol

just kidding..


we didn't hang out
we just spent an awful lot of time in maple
doing quests (which i'm not supposed to)
a super cool and patient dude
I think his name is nicholas
I think i'm in love


kidding again ...



(muah)
i'd call this my 一夜情 hahaha