Valentines Day :)

         Love.. hearts.. balloons.. cakes.. flowers.. that’s what you would immediately think when we talk about Valentine’s Day. So, what’s really with this day? It is the time that we tell our loved ones how we feel for them, say “thank you” to them, and apologize for the mistakes that we’ve done.

Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day? 

     The history of Valentine's Day  and its patron saint is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains Combination of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition.
     So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.
     According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he Wrote 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is not so clear, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a heroic, sympathetic, and, most importantly a romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages,Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England & France.
What to do during this day?
        In this day, lovers have their dates. They go somewhere and enjoy the company of each other. But how about the loveless? Oh c’mon!  Valentines isn’t only for lovers, but also for the singles, as well. Love isnt just for those who are in a relationship, but also for those who are “alone”. Actually, if you are single, it doesn’t mean that you are “alone”. How about spending Valentines Day with your family and friends? Isn’t it fun? Even if you don’t have a partner this Valentines, you can still express love to them. :)

                Be happy. Valentines is only A DAY. You dont need to find a partner for this only one day. You should find a partner that would stay with you FOREVER. And you still have the rest of the year to find one. Remember, happiness is not based on how many lovers you had. But it is based on how much love you have given and received.

       Millions around  the world celebrate this day to make their love one feel special, love fills the sky, red is seen everywhere and bows, arrows and hearts are hanging on the ceiling. But there’s something wrong with this picture, giving extreme love shouldn’t only happen in one day, it must be done 24 hours a day 7 days a week 52 weeks a year or simply everyday. Remember that!

               Happy Valentines Day everyone! :)