WHY ST. VALENTINE'S DAY IS CELEBRATED ON FEBRUARY 14

One of the lightest holidays is St. Valentine's Day, however, very few people reflect why St. Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14. In this respect there is a set of legends, each of which narrates about a love story what of them is true difficult to tell. Over time more accurately the "official" version of emergence of this holiday was defined, however, there are many people which trust in different stories which basis, undoubtedly, the love is. Actually, not so important there correspond these legends of reality or it is just fiction, people need to be trusted in miracles.

WHY THE ST. VALENTINE'S DAY IS CELEBRATED ON FEBRUARY 14

It should be noted that many of the existing legends are quite inconsistent, and therefore everyone chooses in what history to trust. One of the most popular and legends loved by all a story about the Roman bishop by the name of Valentin who made secret weddings is. There was it when the emperor Claudius II issued the decree which he forbade it to soldiers to make a family. This decree was based that soldiers have to devote entirely themselves to military science, and the family could become the distracting factor. The emperor who learned about secret affairs of the bishop Valentin ordered to seize him and to grind in a dungeon, having sentenced to death. Being in prison, the bishop wrote gentle and romantic letters of the beloved, subscribing by "your Valentin".

According to a legend, Valentin was executed on February 14, this day revered memory of the great priest connecting hearts in love and wrote the love notes called by Valentine's Day cards. Over time the legend expanded, new details, new versions of what really happened appeared. However, always invariable was a sense of which people wanted to inform, telling this story – the love is capable to win against any obstacles.

LEGEND OF EMERGENCE OF VALENTINE'S DAY CARDS

One more often told story about history of emergence of romantic love Valentine's Day cards is attributed to the Orleans duke Charles who being in a dungeon in 1415 to pass away time wrote love letters to the spouse. Today Valentine's Day cards represent anonymous messages and a declaration of love short, as a rule. A symbol of St. Valentine's Day is the small angel the Cupid penetrating hearts of people magic arrows, thus, connecting them in eternal love to each other.

This day it is accepted to give not only Valentine's Day cards to the beloved, but also gifts, to do pleasant surprises. Not only men make gifts to the darlings. Many girls reflect what to present for St. Valentine's Day to the guy to show sincerity of the feelings. This good tradition so got accustomed that it is difficult to imagine St. Valentine's Day without gifts, Valentine's Day cards and good mood.

CELEBRATION OF ST. VALENTINE'S DAY TODAY

Today it is already not so important why St. Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14, this holiday got accustomed in many countries, and allows people to express openly the feelings and emotions, it is day when nobody is rejected. There is a set of ways and options how to celebrate a St. Valentine's Day among which everyone will find something for itself(himself). The only thing that remains universal, this sincere declaration of love. Present to the soulmate the unforgettable holiday filled with love, mutual understanding and warmth.