Valentine’s Day History, Interesting Facts
Valentine’s Day is the official day of love. The day witnesses the highest number of proposals in a year. We all celebrate Valentine’s Day no matter with whom or how. But have you ever wondered how and when did it all begin? How was the concept of Valentine introduced to the world?
Do not forget to use some Valentines Day 2015 Quotes for your cards
Let’s explore the interesting history of Valentine’s and know more about the day of love
- It began with a Wild Roman Fertility Party held from February 13th to 15th in 700 BC.
- The festival called Lupercalia, a time for drinking, nudity and sacrifice
- Valentine’s Day is inspired on the stories of St. Valentine
- According to one story, he was killed by emperor Claudius II on February 14th because He defied the law that soldiers should not marry and performed secret marriages of young lovers
- Another story says that he aided Christians escaping...