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Saturday, March 14, 2009

Saint Valentine

Saint Valentine, according to romantic legend, was a kind-hearted Roman priest who solemnized the marriages of young couples against the wishes of Emperor Claudius II, and was beheaded for his deeds on the 14th of February. The Romans loved him dearly and assembled at the temple to hear his words. Before the fire that always burned on the altar, they knelt to ask his blessing.Rich and poor, wise and ignorant, old and young, noble and common people they all flocked to Valentine. When the Roman war broke out, Claudius summoned the citizens forth to battle and year after year the fighting continued.
Many of the Romans were unwilling to go. The married men did not want to leave their families. The younger men did not wish to leave their sweethearts. The emperor was angry when soldiers were too few. He ordered that no marriages should be celebrated and that all engagements must be broken off immediately.
The good Saint Valentine, went against the rule of cruel king Claudius. He secretly aided the marriage of soldiers. But for his kind deeds, he was condemned and beaten to death, by the soldiers of Claudius. He suffered Martyrdom on February 14th and this day since his death is celebrated worldwide by lovers as Valentine's Day.


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In the commemoration of St. Valentine, this day lovers spend time with their mates. Valentine's Day, is a right time to propose and express their feeling. Red roses, Teddy bears, Valentine cards, love ecards sales go up with the skyrocketing speed, as exchange of exciting gifts has become a trend of Valentine's Day.
In different places from shopping malls to multiplexes, gardens to boulevard, love smitten couples can be seen rampantly cuddling, hugging and kissing each other. Open display of love and affection with your Valentine love is a common sighting of the day. You too feel the spirit of Valentine's Day and leave all you inhibitions at bay. Make it a most glorious of your lovers life by unleashing all your love, affection and tender caress.

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