How did Valentine's Day come about?

The origin of valentine's day

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Legend has it that in the third century AD, there was a tyrant in ancient Rome named Claudius. Not far from the tyrant's palace, there is a very beautiful temple. Brother Valentine lives here. The Romans respected him very much. Men and women, old and young, rich and poor, high and low, always gathered around him, listening to Valentine's prayers in front of the blazing flames of the altar.

In this era, the wars in ancient Rome have been continuous, and the tyrant Claudius recruited a large number of citizens to go to the battlefield. In order to ensure people's loyalty to the war, he ordered that people should not get married at this time, even if they were engaged, they should immediately dissolve their engagement. In this way, many young people bid farewell to their lovers and went to the battlefield with indignation.

Valentine was very sad about Claudius' abuse. When a couple came to the temple to ask for his help, Valentine quietly married them in front of the sacred altar. People spread, and many people came here to form partners with Valentine's help. The news finally reached Claudius. He flew into a rage and ordered the soldiers to rush into the temple, dragging Valentine away from a couple who were having a wedding and throwing him into the dungeon. On February 14, 270 AD, Valentine was tortured to death in the dungeon. Sad friends buried him in St. Pula's church.

In memory of Valentine, people later took this day as Valentine's Day.

Photo: Valentine's Day comics.