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Join us as we explore the History of Valentines Day.HISTORY®, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning original Every February 14, all over the world candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious Discover the fascinating history of Valentine's Day, from its ancient Roman roots to modern-day celebrations around the world. Learn about the story of St. V At the end of the 5th century, Pope Gelasius forbade the celebration of Lupercalia, and some suggest that he replaced it with a day to celebrate the martyred St. Valentine. However, which person the day refers to is also unclear, as records of saints list multiple St. Valentines, perhaps two of whom were executed on February 14th in the 3rd How did St. Valentine become associated with love and romance? Get the full story behind the holiday. A cable provider TV Package* is required to watch video. History of Valentine's Day How did St. Valentine become associated with love and romance? Get the full story behind the holiday. We have a look at the legendary history of valentine's Day, and the many different Saint Valentine's from history as well as the Roman festival of the Lupercalia which has been claimed as the origin for the modern-day Valentine's day. Stick around to learn all about the history of Valentine's Day! Do you know why we celebrate Valentine's Day? Learn the little-known story of a young priest whose love for his people went beyond his need for personal safety, and whose courage to obey God proved his love for his fellow man. The English poet Geoffrey Chaucer was the first to record St. Valentine’s Day as a day of romantic celebration in his 1375 poem “Parliament of Fowls,” writing, “For this was sent on Seynt It was 14 February and so the letter became the very first Valentine’s Day letter in history. The story of St Valentine was passed down through the centuries and is even featured in the work of Celebrated every year around the world on February 14th, St. Valentine's Day, or Valentine's Day, as it is also known, is a holiday observed in the name of love and Saint Valentine. During the time of Emperor Claudius II, a Christian priest named Saint Valentine gave the very first Valentine greeting before being executed. Later, in the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I declared the day of his death as St. Valentine’s Day. ANCIENT MATCHMAKERS. The celebration surrounding this day actually has roots in an ancient pagan festival that started centuries before Valentine was even alive. Held in Rome each February, part of the event focused on bringing new couples together. History of Valentine’s DayWhy do we celebrate Valentine’s Day?It’s believed that Valentine’s Day was started in Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. Did you know we celebrate the Valentines day in the memory of Saint Valentine? In the third century, the Roman Empire was ruled by Claudius II Gothicus. He w Wondering who St. Valentine was and why we celebrate Valentine's Day on the 14th February? Enjoy this story of the first ever Valentine's Day.If you're looki The History Of Saint Valentine's Day2000 years ago, the most powerful army in the world belonged to the Romans. Soldiers wanted to get married and set up fa Podcasts Video Humankind Just Curious Best back at the history of Valentine's Day: 1375 poem “Parlement of Foules” was the first to record St. Valentine's Day as a romantic tradition. Why the history of Valentine's Day is so complicated Learn how St. Valentine, an ancient Roman festival, and the poet Geoffrey Chaucer all contribute to the history of Valentine's Day. (more) See all videos for this article Thank you for downloading this great Valentine’s Day freebie!!! I hope you and your students really enjoy this nonfiction reading activity. The history on Valentine’s Day is murky. I took information from several different sources and checked dates and facts. Since most of this is legend it is difficult to report with 100% accuracy. Also in Hamlet, Act IV, Scene 5, Ophelia makes mention of Saint Valentine’s Day. To-morrow is Saint Valentine’s day, All in the morning betime, And I a maid at your window, To be your Valentine. Then up he rose, and donn’d his clothes, And dupp’d the chamber-door; Let in the maid, that out a maid. Never departed more.
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