The origins, legends and customs of Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is one of the traditional festivals in the West and has become a favorite festival among young people in Europe and the United States. Do you know the origin of Valentine’s Day? Below are the origins, legends, stories and customs of Valentine’s Day that I have compiled. You are welcome to read, share and learn from them.

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Legends about the origin of Valentine’s Day< /p>

Legend 1

In the ancient Roman period, February 14th was a holiday set up to show respect for Joanna. Joanna was the queen of the Roman gods, and the Romans also worshiped her as the goddess of women and marriage. The following February 15th is called the "Lupasala Festival", which is a festival used to show respect for other gods under Yona's rule.

In ancient Rome, the lives of young men and girls were strictly separated. However, during the Lupasara festival, young men can choose a favorite girl's name to be engraved on the vase. In this way, during the festival, the young man can dance with the girl of his choice to celebrate the festival. If the chosen girl is also interested in the boy, they can continue to be matched, and eventually they will fall in love and get married in the church together. For this reason, later generations designated February 14th as Valentine's Day every year.

Legend 2

Valentine's Day is called St. Valentine's Day in English (original meaning: "St. Valentine's Day"). From the literal point of view, it is difficult to see any connection between Chinese and Western names. There is a touching story hidden in it. In the third century AD, there was a tyrant in ancient Rome named Claudius. At that time, there were frequent wars inside and outside ancient Rome. In order to supplement the number of soldiers, the tyrant ordered that all men of a certain age must join the army to serve the country. From then on, the husband left his wife, the boy left his lover, and the whole of Rome was enveloped in long lovesickness. However, tyranny cannot prohibit love. Not far from the tyrant's palace, there is a very beautiful temple. The monk Valentine lived here. The Romans revered him very much. Men, women, old and young, rich and poor, high and low, would always gather around him and listen to Valentine's prayers in front of the blazing holy fire of the altar.

Wars in ancient Rome continued continuously. The tyrant Claudus conscripted a large number of citizens to the battlefield, and people complained. Men are reluctant to leave their families, and young men cannot bear to be separated from their lovers. Claudius was furious. He ordered people not to hold weddings, and even all those who were engaged were to break off their engagements. Many young people say goodbye to their loved ones and go to the battlefield in grief and indignation. Young girls are also depressed and sad because of the loss of their lovers.

Valentin felt very sad about the tyrant's cruelty. When a couple came to the temple to ask for his help, Valentini quietly held a wedding for them in front of the sacred altar. People spread the word, and many people came here and formed partners with the help of Valentine. The news finally reached the palace and the ears of the tyrant. Claudes was furious again. He ordered the soldiers to rush into the temple and drag Valentine away from a couple who were holding a wedding and throw him into the dungeon. People begged the tyrant to be impeached, but all in vain. Valentine finally died of torture in the dungeon.

His grieving friends buried him in the Church of Santa Pula. That day was February 14th, and the year was 270 AD.

Legend Three

Legend has it that Valentine was one of the earliest Christians. Being a Christian in that era meant danger and death. To cover other martyrs, Valentine was caught and thrown into prison. There he cured the blind eyes of the warden's daughter. When the tyrant heard the miracle, he was very frightened, so he beheaded Valentine in public. According to legend, on the morning of the execution, Valentine wrote a loving farewell letter to the warden's daughter, signed: FromyourValentine.

On that day, the blind girl planted an apricot tree with red flowers in front of his tomb to express her feelings. This day was February 14th.

Since then, Christianity has designated February 14 as Valentine’s Day.

What are the customs of Valentine's Day?

On Valentine's Day, people have the custom of giving greeting cards and roses and eating chocolates.

Valentine's Day is now a popular holiday all over the world. In the customs of this holiday, flowers and chocolates are indispensable when celebrating. Generally, these gifts are given by men to women to express their devotion and passion for their lovers. In Western mythology, roses are the representatives of the God of Love, representing love, and are the most appropriate flowers for Valentine's Day.

Roses come in different colors, representing different meanings, and the number of roses given as a gift also has different meanings. Commonly, 1 rose represents "ONLY YOU" in my heart, 11 roses represent "I only love you for the rest of my life", and 99 roses symbolize "everlasting".

Red roses mean "passionate love". Most couples who are in a good relationship choose this color, while yellow roses mean "apology". If you have a friend who wants to apologize recently, use this color. Giving roses in different colors is also a good choice to convey your own meaning.

In addition, chocolate is also a must-have gift for Valentine's Day. It is very suitable to use sweet and slightly bitter chocolate as a gift for your lover. The exquisite packaging of chocolate is also a highlight of this festival. Chocolate is as important as roses in Valentine's Day gifts. In Mayan culture, chocolate is also regarded as having mysterious aphrodisiac qualities.

Valentine’s Day every month

“January 14th refers to the diary Valentine’s Day”

“February 14th refers to the traditional Valentine’s Day”

“March 14th refers to White Valentine’s Day”

“April 14th refers to Black Valentine’s Day”

“May 14th Refers to Rose Valentine's Day"

"June 14 refers to Kiss Valentine's Day"

"July 14 refers to Silver Valentine's Day"

“August 14th refers to Green Valentine’s Day”

“September 14th refers to Photo Valentine’s Day”

“October 14th refers to Wine Valentine's Day"

"November 14th refers to the movie Valentine's Day"

"December 14th refers to the Hug Valentine's Day"

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