why do we celebrate valentines day???
By jynt_aa
@jynt_aa (154)
India
February 15, 2007 6:25am CST
Is the occasion to spend time with your love?? or loved ones(sibling,parents....) or is it something else???
well this day is known for the death anniversary of SAINT VALENTINE-a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity.He died on February 14, 269 A.D.,the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine.
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@sreejithsreenivas (10200)
• India
15 Feb 07
I think there is no need for us to celebrate valentines day.It is not our tradition or culture to celebrate valentines day.Now it is only business.If the love is true,there is no need of a special day to celebrate it.
@aryanseth (13)
• India
15 Feb 07
oh really!!! where on earth did you get these all stuff and is it true??
well i would say that this day is a call for celebration and should definitely be continued for its wonderful phenomena.
even people who are strangers to each other, get in touch with each other.
its really a jestful and festivating.
