Story of St. Valentine
The History of Valentine's Day
Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are
exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? 
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.
While in prison, Valentine fell in love with a young girl, the jailor's
daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' 
This expression is still in use today. By the Middle Ages, Valentine was
one of the most popular saints in England and France.
GOD Bless
Lourie and Sonya
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