The Origin of Valentine's Day in the West

The Origin of Valentine's Day in the West

The origin of Western Valentine's Day, in the West, February 14 every year is designated as Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is also called Saint Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day. Have you ever known about Western Valentine's Day? Let's share the origin of Western Valentine's Day and have a look.

Origin of Western Valentine's Day 1 Origin of Western Valentine's Day

270-The Roman saint Valentine was executed, and this day was designated as "Valentine's Day" by later generations.

Valentine's Day, also known as Valentine's Day, is a national holiday in some countries in Europe, America and Oceania. There are many sources of this festival, but it is generally more common that the Roman saint Valentine was executed and later designated as "Valentine's Day".

In the 3rd century A.D., the Roman Empire experienced a full-scale crisis, economic depression, corruption of the ruling class, social unrest and people's rebellion. In order to maintain their rule, the aristocratic class brutally suppressed the people and Christians. At that time, there was a Christian Valentine,

Arrested and imprisoned. In prison, his honesty impressed the warden's daughter deeply. They love each other and are taken care of by the warden's daughter. The ruling class ordered his death. Before the execution, he wrote a long suicide note to the warden's daughter, expressing his innocence. It shows that he is aboveboard and has deep feelings for the warden's daughter.

On February 14, AD 270, he was executed. Later, in order to commemorate Valentine's sacrifice for justice and pure love, Christians designated the execution day as "Saint Valentine's Day", and later generations changed it to "Valentine's Day".

The custom of Valentine's Day in the West

The customs of celebrating Valentine's Day are different in different times. Among them, from 1837- 190 1, Queen Victoria of England has the most unique Valentine's Day custom: 14 February, a couple transplanted a spring branch with two budding flowers into a special flowerpot. The initials of the flower name must be the same as the initials of the couple's name. A few days later, if the double buds on the spring branches are in full bloom and complement each other, it indicates that the lovers will grow old with each other. If the two buds are separated from each other in the west and the north, love and people will eventually split. If the flowers are huge and brilliant, it means that the future children and grandchildren will be full and the family will be happy; If a flower withers, one of the lovers is in danger of dying young. In Buckinghamshire, there is also a popular custom of praying on Valentine's Eve: light a candle, insert two thin needles, insert your lover's name from the bottom of the candle into the center of the candle, and pray for love all the time. When the candle burns to the tip of the needle, it is said that the loved one will knock on the door in time. There is also a custom of Valentine's Day: in the week before Valentine's Day, for seven consecutive nights, I took off my left sock and put it on my right foot, repeatedly wishing: "May my beloved dream tonight." It is said that at this time, under the old moon, a bright red silk thread will be left. And take off your socks and pray for love around your neck.

Singles on Valentine's Day pay special attention to the first person they meet on Valentine's Day morning, because if you are unmarried and looking for a partner, you are destined to marry the first person you met in February of 14, at least this person will play an important role in your life. If you are not shy, you can call your lover early in the morning and ask for a ride to work. Or staying indoors until noon is also a good countermeasure.

Unmarried women think that if they put their shoes in a T-shape under the bed with the window open, they will definitely dream of their sweetheart or find him standing in front of the bed. This has a higher success rate in rural areas, because her suitors can peek at specially placed shoes from the window.

Italian couples believe that on Valentine's Day, sending love words to each other on Juliet's love wall will get God's care and care.

Singing love songs is a form for lovers to express their love. Sometimes men sing love songs together to propose to their lovers, especially on a meaningful day like Valentine's Day.

The Legend of Valentine's Day in the West

Legend one

In the 3rd century AD, Emperor Claudius II of the Roman Empire renounced all marriage promises in the capital Rome. At that time, more carefree men could go to war for the sake of war. A priest named Saint Ketus Valentinus did not follow this will and continued to hold church weddings for young people who loved each other. After this incident was reported, Father Valentin was first flogged, then stoned to death, and finally hanged on February 14, AD 270. 14 century later, people began to commemorate this day. The Chinese translation of "Valentine's Day" is called Valentine's Day in western countries to commemorate the priest who died for his lover.

Legend 2

It is said that Valentine was the earliest. It was dangerous and dangerous to be a Christian at that time. In order to cover other martyrs, Valentane was taken to prison. There, he cured the blind eye of the warden's daughter. When the tyrant heard this miracle, he was so frightened that he beheaded Valentane. According to legend, on the morning of the execution, Valentane wrote an affectionate farewell letter to the warden's daughter, which was signed: From your lover. On the same day, the blind girl planted an apricot tree full of red flowers in front of his grave to show her mind. This day is 14 February. Since then, Christianity has designated February 14 as Valentine's Day.

Legend 3

In ancient Rome, February 14 was a festival to show respect for Jonah. Jonah was the queen of the Roman gods, and the Romans regarded her as the goddess of women and marriage. The following February 15 was called "Lupsala Festival" to show respect for other gods under Jonah.

In ancient Rome, the lives of young people and girls were strictly separated. However, on Lupsala Festival, boys can choose the name of a girl they love and carve it on a vase. In this way, during the festival, young people can dance with the girl of their choice to celebrate the festival. If the selected girls are interested in boys, they can always pair up and eventually they will fall in love and get married in church. For this reason, future generations designated February 14 every year as Valentine's Day.

The origin of Western Valentine's Day 2 It was like this before Western Valentine's Day.

France "You locked my heart"

People express their love through many gifts. In France, which is famous for its romance, besides chocolate and roses, people also like to express their love with wine and champagne. Pink champagne is highly sought after during Valentine's Day because of its color and smell. This kind of champagne is light pink with some rose flavor, which is very suitable for the romantic atmosphere of Valentine's Day. In Britain, Wales has a special tradition of Valentine's Day. Lovers will give each other a wooden spoon and hang a heart-shaped ornament or key on it, which means "you have locked my heart".

Phalaenopsis of "San Antonio Day" in Brazil

Valentine's Day in some countries is not necessarily February 14, but it is still affectionate. For example, Valentine's Day in Brazil falls on June 12 every year, which is also a part of Brazil's most distinctive "June Festival". This day is the day before "San Antonio Day" on June 13. San Antonio is a saint who helps people in need, and also a "moon elder" in Brazil. The San Antonio Church in every city is naturally the most important place to celebrate the festival.

In addition to religious activities, there are public celebrations in the days before and after the festival. One of the highlights is a dance performed by four couples. Although this kind of dance first came from Europe, it became a kind of dance with Brazilian characteristics after the Brazilians localized it and integrated it into the rhythm of African music. There are even special training courses to teach this dance in Brazil.

Unlike sending roses in Europe and America, Brazilians prefer sending orchids to their lovers. On the eve of Valentine's Day, all kinds of orchids are displayed in flower shops, among which Phalaenopsis is the most. It is said that this is because orchids usually last for several weeks, which is longer than other flowers and represents long-term love.

The solemn engagement ceremony in Armenia

In Armenia, the date of Valentine's Day changes with the change of Armenian calendar, mostly in February every year. On this day, traditional Armenian families will hold a solemn engagement ceremony for their children, or at least a blind date. An engaged man should give a ring, and a blind date a good brandy. People are dancing around the bonfire in the yard. It is said that the diet on this day can only be traditional salty scones with wine or brandy.

Japan expresses more gratitude than affection.

In Japan, Valentine's Day in February 14 has two characteristics: First, only chocolates are usually given; Second, only women give gifts to men. The connotation of Japanese Valentine's Day has already expanded. In addition to the "romance" component in the most important lover's gift, there are many "thanks" components, such as thanking male bosses, male colleagues, male classmates, and even fathers, brothers and other men at home for taking care of themselves. Of course, the different intentions of "expressing feelings" and "expressing gratitude" can be easily distinguished by the variety or packaging of chocolate. In other words, Valentine's Day is a day for men to receive gifts.

South Korea "Black Valentine's Day"

In Korea, April 14 is "Black Valentine's Day". It is reported that this is a local festival in Korea and a festival for single young people. Traditionally, single men and women eat China Zhajiang Noodles on this day, hence the name "Black Valentine's Day". Young men and women on the university campus usually have a collective holiday, with dozens of people eating slag noodles together and finding a Mr Right.

Ghana sends chocolates as a sign of friendship.

In Ghana, a West African country, February 14 is the local chocolate festival, and the urban and rural areas are filled with warmth, sweetness and romance. On this day, giving chocolates is an important way for Ghanaians to express their friendship.

It seems that Valentine's Day belongs to lovers as well as lovers. It is not only a critical moment to express deep affection, but also a happy event to convey care and love.

The origin of western Valentine's Day 3. The meaning of Valentine's Day.

/kloc-Valentine's Day in February of 0/4-In western tradition, young people are the protagonists of Valentine's Day, and they solemnly choose gifts and flowers for their lovers to express their love during this festival. According to an ancient legend, a spoony girl puts laurel leaves on a pillow the night before Valentine's Day, hoping to meet her sweetheart in her dream. In the United States, Valentine's Day is not only a festival for young people, but also for relatives and friends to exchange small gifts, express their feelings and enhance friendship. For many Asian women, this day is particularly important, because although the culture is more traditional and conservative, social values have generally accepted that girls take the initiative to show their love to their favorite objects on this day.

When is Valentine's Day in the West?

February 14 is one of the traditional festivals in the west, Valentine's Day. On this day, men and women exchange chocolates, greeting cards and flowers to express their love or friendship, which has become a favorite festival for young people in Europe and America. There are as many lovers in the world as there are many explanations about the origin of Valentine's Day. Just as people in China now spend Christmas with almost fanatical enthusiasm, Valentine's Day has quietly penetrated into the minds of countless young people and become another important festival besides the traditional festivals in China.

What is Valentine's Day?

There are three kinds of opinions about Valentine's Day in China: one is Lantern Festival (also known as Shangyuan Festival, that is, the fifteenth day of the first month); Second, the third day of the third lunar month, by contrast, this is more accurate; Third, Valentine's Day in China (that is, Begging for Clevership Festival, the seventh day of July) has sprung up in recent years. Shangyuan Festival, as the title of China Valentine's Day, has a long history. Lantern Festival is the most interesting festival for ancient women. In ancient times, ordinary women, especially ladies and girls, could not leave the boudoir in three steps. You can only come out during the Lantern Festival and Shangsi Festival, and even have a tryst with your boyfriend. Tanabata is more like a women's festival, and its connotation includes not only begging for love, but also begging for wisdom and happiness. Therefore, just because the cowherd and the weaver girl meet, we can't turn the attachment of Tanabata into Valentine's Day. Strictly speaking, Lantern Festival has a better Valentine's Day function than Qixi.