Happy Valentines Day!!-----History - GoFuckYourself.com

AdultInsider Cloner · 02-14-2006, 06:03 AM

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? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.

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.

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.

8 Characters · 02-14-2006, 06:04 AM

Hey, who gives a rat's ass?

AdultInsider Cloner · 02-14-2006, 06:22 AM

not you apparently ;)

NyLoS · 02-14-2006, 06:26 AM

yeah I know, whatever

Violetta · 02-14-2006, 08:07 AM

I'm too tired to read, but thanks for sharing!

psuspect · 02-14-2006, 09:14 AM

hahahaha nice

PixeLs · 02-14-2006, 08:51 PM

Ok, thanks for that historical background.

myjah · 02-14-2006, 09:58 PM

History is sexy

Will you be my Valentine?

reed_4 · 02-15-2006, 01:31 AM

interesting post, thanks and happy valentines to you as well.

02-14-2006, 06:03 AM	#1
AdultInsider Cloner Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,472	Happy Valentines Day!!-----History 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? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. 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. 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. __________________ Fighting the hypertrophy of social cognition. Never make small plans for they lack the magic to stir mens souls. FreeNetPass v2 - IS HERE! 9 Years and still going STRONG!

02-14-2006, 06:22 AM	#3
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02-14-2006, 09:58 PM	#8
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02-14-2006, 06:04 AM	#2
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psuspect Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: las vegas Posts: 45	hahahaha nice

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reed_4 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 9,640	interesting post, thanks and happy valentines to you as well. __________________