Who was Saint Valentine?
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.
Why do we celebrate it on 14th February?
Saint Valentine died on 14th of February in 270 d.c. Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage for young men and he continues to marry young couples in secret
How many Valentine Cards are sent every year
An estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent for Christmas.
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