Valentine's Day originated from a Christian tradition and has since spread globally as a day to express love and affection. It is believed to commemorate Saint Valentine, a priest who secretly married couples against the orders of Emperor Claudius II. When Valentine's actions were discovered, he was imprisoned and later executed on February 14th, 270 AD. Today, Valentine's Day is celebrated in many countries by exchanging cards, flowers, candy, and gifts between loved ones.

1. VALENTIN
DAY
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2. INTRODUCTION
Valentine's Day is a traditional celebration of Anglo-Saxon countries
that has been implemented in other countries throughout the
twentieth century mainly in the loving couples express their love and
affection to each other. Held on February 14, Valentine's feast day. In
some countries it is known as Valentine's Day and in others as Day of
Love and Friendship. [Citation needed]
In Anglo-America in the 1840s, Esther A. Howland began to sell the
first mass postcards Valentine, known as "valentines" with symbols like
a heart or Cupid, but with the rise of the Internet has spread the
custom of exchanging virtual postcards. Also on this day is common
tradition of giving roses to those people who have a special affection.
Several theories give this date the origin of Valentine's Day. In the
Nordic countries it is during this time when paired and mated
birds, hence this period is seen as a symbol of love and creation.
Some believe it is a Christianized pagan festival, as in ancient Rome
was made the worship of the god of love, whose Greek name was
Eros, whom the Romans called Cupid. This celebration is called the
favors of God through gifts or offerings to achieve and find the
perfect love.

3. HISTORY
Many believe that this day has been celebrated recently and came
by the interest of the big malls, but its origins date back to the
Roman Empire.
Valentine was a priest who practiced around the third century in
Rome. Emperor Claudius II ruled, who decided to ban marriages
for young people, because in his opinion the bachelors
made ​better soldiers without family, and with fewer strings
attached.
The priest felt that the decree was unfair and challenged the
Emperor. Held in secret marriages for young lovers (hence it has
become popular Valentine is the patron saint of lovers). The
Emperor Claudius found out and as Valentine enjoyed great
prestige in Rome, the emperor summoned him to the palace.
Valentine took that occasion to proselytize Christianity. [1]

4. Although initially showed interest Claudius II, the army and the Governor
of Rome, called Calpurnio, persuaded him to persuade her. [1]
The Emperor Claudius then gave orders that encarcelasen Valentin.
Then, the officer Asterius, imprison manager, wanted to test ridicule and
Valentin. I challenge you sick, opening the view to a daughter, named
Julia, who was born blind. Valentine agreed and on behalf of the Lord
restored his sight. [1]
This Asterius convulsed and his family, who converted to Christianity.
Anyway, Valentine continued weak prisoner and finally Emperor Claudius
ordered that he be martyred and executed on 14 February 270. The young
Julia, grateful to the saint, planted a pink-blossomed almond tree near his
grave. Hence, the almond is a symbol of lasting love and friendship. [1]
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5. CELEBRATION
In the U.S. and Canada, are famous acquaintances "valentines", is greeting
the children made ​that day and exchange with friends. Some parties are
held in schools where children put all the "valentines" in a box previously
decorated for the occasion and at the end of the day, each distributed to
the respective recipient. Many of these valentines are made ​by children in
school and for that use paper placemats, red paper, wallpaper, and
pictures cut from magazines. Sometimes they buy this item. His best cards
to give to the reserve relatives and teachers. The older students, take the
opportunity to dance and celebrate Valentine's Day parties. Make candy
baskets, gifts and cards trimmed with hearts and cupids. Many people send
flowers, candy, or other gifts to their lovers. Many boxes are heart-shaped
chocolate and red ribbon. But generally, this is what everybody does now.
Valentine's Day is Feb. 14, and while it is a holiday or holiday, given enough
importance.
Shortly after finishing the Christmas and New Year, the shops are full of
decorations, greeting cards, flowers and Valentine gifts. Hearts
abound, both in shops and in schools. All ready to celebrate on February
14.

6. Valentine's Day is Feb. 14