The Origin of Saint Valentine's Day (12)
Cupid and Psychea by Lionel Noel Royer (french).
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Cool read
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Bloody ell....the patron of romance, and they killed him!
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OnlyLiveTwice: Bloody ell....the patron of romance, and they killed him!
So, if it is about romance, why is it celebrated today? Am I being romantic with you if I say happy Valentine’s Day to you?
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OnlyLiveTwice: There are numerous martyrdom stories associated with various Valentines connected to February 14, including a written account of Saint Valentine of Rome's imprisonment for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians persecuted under the Roman Empire. According to legend, Saint Valentine restored sight to the blind daughter of his judge, and he wrote her a letter signed "Your Valentine" as a farewell before his execution. The Feast of Saint Valentine was established by Pope Gelasius I in AD 496 to be celebrated on February 14 in honour of the Christian martyr, Saint Valentine of Rome, who died on that date in AD 269.
The day first became associated with romantic love within the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it grew into an occasion in which couples expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). Valentine's Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards. In Europe, Saint Valentine's Keys are given to lovers "as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver's heart", as well as to children to ward off epilepsy (called Saint Valentine's Malady).
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The origen actually goes back to pre christian times. In Norse mythology, the God of the Summer Sun, Baldur, was killed by a mistletoe dart thrown by the blind God of Winter, Hothar, who's hand was guided by Loki. Baldurs death was avenged and Hothar was shot by an arrow fired by Vali. Vali's day was later stolen by the Christians, as they stole all of our pagan culture and it became St. Valentines day, but in reality, it's part of the turning of the seasons. Revenge was also taken on Loki.The day first became associated with romantic love within the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it grew into an occasion in which couples expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). Valentine's Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards. In Europe, Saint Valentine's Keys are given to lovers "as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver's heart", as well as to children to ward off epilepsy (called Saint Valentine's Malady).
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17th_Lancer: The origen actually goes back to pre christian times. In Norse mythology, the God of the Summer Sun, Baldur, was killed by a mistletoe dart thrown by the blind God of Winter, Hothar, who's hand was guided by Loki. Baldurs death was avenged and Hothar was shot by an arrow fired by Vali. Vali's day was later stolen by the Christians, as they stole all of our pagan culture and it became St. Valentines day, but in reality, it's part of the turning of the seasons. Revenge was also taken on Loki.
Get outta here. Post a link otherwise you made it up. 
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17th_Lancer: The origen actually goes back to pre christian times. In Norse mythology, the God of the Summer Sun, Baldur, was killed by a mistletoe dart thrown by the blind God of Winter, Hothar, who's hand was guided by Loki. Baldurs death was avenged and Hothar was shot by an arrow fired by Vali. Vali's day was later stolen by the Christians, as they stole all of our pagan culture and it became St. Valentines day, but in reality, it's part of the turning of the seasons. Revenge was also taken on Loki.
this explanation makes more sense than anything ekse i’ve read about it... 
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galrads: another good explanation, this proves you are born again like me. Stay away from hoehouses. It may be a little hard. Ill pray with you if you like. Come on.
But they're the only friends i've got, and fat nell does anything, but not that
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tomcatty: But they're the only friends i've got, and fat nell does anything, but not that
Then Invite Nell to a Roman bath sometime. Eetalians do things right! ------ This thread is Archived ------
OnlyLiveTwice: There are numerous martyrdom stories associated with various Valentines connected to February 14, including a written account of Saint Valentine of Rome's imprisonment for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians persecuted under the Roman Empire. According to legend, Saint Valentine restored sight to the blind daughter of his judge, and he wrote her a letter signed "Your Valentine" as a farewell before his execution. The Feast of Saint Valentine was established by Pope Gelasius I in AD 496 to be celebrated on February 14 in honour of the Christian martyr, Saint Valentine of Rome, who died on that date in AD 269.
The day first became associated with romantic love within the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it grew into an occasion in which couples expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). Valentine's Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards. In Europe, Saint Valentine's Keys are given to lovers "as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver's heart", as well as to children to ward off epilepsy (called Saint Valentine's Malady).
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His relics are in the Whitefriar Church in Dublin.The day first became associated with romantic love within the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it grew into an occasion in which couples expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). Valentine's Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards. In Europe, Saint Valentine's Keys are given to lovers "as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver's heart", as well as to children to ward off epilepsy (called Saint Valentine's Malady).
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Seemingly it is a popular place to visit around this time of year.
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The day first became associated with romantic love within the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it grew into an occasion in which couples expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). Valentine's Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards. In Europe, Saint Valentine's Keys are given to lovers "as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver's heart", as well as to children to ward off epilepsy (called Saint Valentine's Malady).
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