Valentine's Day!

14th February....why does that ring a bell?

oh yeah....cus it's Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day everybody!!

You're probably still full from all those pancakes you had the other day but... I hope you all have a lovely and romantic day, be it with your partner, your cat or with a big bowl of ice cream...

Some history about this lovely day for ya.....



              On February 14 around the year 278 A.D., Valentine, a holy priest in Rome in the days of Emperor Claudius II, was executed.

              Under the rule of Claudius the Cruel, Rome was involved in many unpopular and bloody campaigns. The emperor had to maintain a strong army, but was having a difficult time getting soldiers to join his military leagues. Claudius believed that Roman men were unwilling to join the army because of their strong attachment to their wives and families.

               To get rid of the problem, Claudius banned all marriages and engagements in Rome. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret.
               Legend also has it that while in jail, St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine."

         For his great service, Valentine was named a saint after his death.

If you want to know more, see this website: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/st-valentine-beheaded

Thanks to History.com for the information! :D

 

Now you all know where St Valentine's Day came from...

Have a nice day!!

x Busylittlebee x