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1. What is the real story of Valentine?
2. Why was Valentine killed?
3. What is Valentine's Day for kids?
4. What is Valentine's Day meaning?
5. Is there a real St Valentine?
6. What does Bible say about Valentine's Day?
7. Who died Feb 14?
8. What is the most popular Valentine's Day gift in the US?
9. Why is Valentine's Day bad?
10. What year was Valentine's Day declared an official holiday?
11. What happens during Valentine's Day?

What is the real story of Valentine?

The ancient Romans may also be responsible for the name of our modern day of love. Emperor Claudius II executed two men — both named Valentine — on Feb. 14 of different years in the 3rd century A.D. Their martyrdom was honored by the Catholic Church with the celebration of St. Valentine's Day.

Why was Valentine killed?

The very brief vita of St Valentine states that he was executed for refusing to deny Christ by the order of the "Emperor Claudius" in the year 269. ... He was arrested and imprisoned upon being caught marrying Christian couples and otherwise aiding Christians who were at the time being persecuted by Claudius in Rome.

What is Valentine's Day for kids?

Valentine's Day is a holiday that people celebrate on February 14. ... On Valentine's Day people greet loved ones, close friends, family members, and classmates by sending them cards called valentines. People also give candy, flowers, and other gifts to loved ones.

What is Valentine's Day meaning?

Valentine's Day is a holiday when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. It is also called St. Valentine's Day. The holiday has expanded to express affection between relatives and friends.

Is there a real St Valentine?

Officially recognized by the Roman Catholic Church, St. Valentine is known to be a real person who died around A.D. 270. ... A different account claims Valentine was the Bishop of Terni, also martyred by Claudius II on the outskirts of Rome.

What does Bible say about Valentine's Day?

1 John 4:7-12. Dear friends: let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

Who died Feb 14?

Died On February 14th

• James Cook. Explorer & Navigator.
• Richard II of England. French, British. ...
• Andrei Chikatilo. Soviet Serial Killer.
• William Tecumseh Sherman. General in the Union Army During the American.
• Vito Genovese. Italian, American. ...
• Reeva Steenkamp. South African. ...
• P G Wodehouse. British, American. ...
• David Hilbert.

What is the most popular Valentine's Day gift in the US?

It seems like all things chocolate remain the most popular Valentine's Day gift across the U.S.

Why is Valentine's Day bad?

That's a lot of pressure for two people on just one day of the year. All that pressure on relationships during Valentine's Day can actually harm relationships, even leading to breakups. A study tracking Facebook breakup statuses found that couples tend to break up more often after Valentine's Day.

What year was Valentine's Day declared an official holiday?

Lupercalia survived the initial rise of Christianity but was outlawed—as it was deemed “un-Christian”—at the end of the 5th century, when Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine's Day.

What happens during Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14. It is a festival of romantic love and many people give cards, letters, flowers or presents to their spouse or partner. They may also arrange a romantic meal in a restaurant or night in a hotel. Common symbols of Valentine's Day are hearts, red roses and Cupid.