Valentine’s Day, or is it Men’s Conference? Yes! February 14 is just around the corner, and you all know it is Valentine’s Day.
But what is it all about? Love is one of the most precious things to have in life. Love is epidemic, delightful and hurts at times.
To many, Valentine’s day symbolizes love peace and unity among lovers. But is it the case?
Different people consider celebrating this day in different ways.some choose to give their loved ones flowers, jewelries ,chocolates,cards with strong and appealing love messages, romantic dates and many other things associated with love.
Expression of love is unique to every individual.
The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron saint–is shrouded in mystery.
We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition.
But who was Saint Valentine, and how did he become associated with this ancient rite?
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.
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. Still others insist that it was Saint Valentine of Terni, a bishop, who was the true namesake of the holiday. He, too, was beheaded by Claudius II outside Rome.
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, an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl–possibly his jailor’s daughter–who visited him during his confinement.
Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today.
The nature of Valentine’s varies from one lover to the other. Valentine’s day is a good day for lovers to spend time together.
Someone’s Company is very important for lovers. How will you spend your Valentine’s day ?
It is during this festival that people send love messages to their loved ones to express their feelings towards them.
Some even send video or audio clips with love content .it is also a nice day for one to propose to their loved ones. Whether young or old ,the joy of celebrating love is all the same.
During this day,people dress presentably and romantically to please their loved ones.
The red Color commonly used during this festival is believed to be a symbol love.
Most classic hotels and pubs are normally booked during this festival.
These days Valentine’s day has been extended to parents , close friends,siblings or anyone close .
You will find these days people want to spend Valentine’s day with their parents maybe after not having seen them for some time.
Different people have a different understanding of Valentine’s day. Some see it as day sharing love ,some see it as day for prosperity in their businesses as people will tend to buy so many gifts and items during this day.
For those who see it as day to promote their businesses they use different means to advertise their goods such as newspapers,social media and the likes.
Valentine’s day has different understanding ,it all depends with your own understanding to every individual and the reason why you celebrate that day is well known to you.