Valentine: Friend of Lovers

MSMB ^ | February 9, 2010 | Rob W. Case

[Making_Sense [Rob W. Case]]

Valentines Day is commonly known as a day when a person focuses on his or her honey. Valentines Day is also widely attributed as being a “Hallmark Holiday,” as well as a day in which men would scramble around to buy their woman last minute flowers or chocolates.

In essence, Valentines Day is celebrated as a day set aside in which a person makes a sacrifice of time and money to show their appreciation for their spouse or lover. Valentines Day also has an interesting background behind it, as does all widely celebrated Holidays dating back to the Roman Empire.

Of course with any and every holiday, the story behind it is one of spiritual warfare, persecution, and pressure regarding the allegiance one has to God or human nature. The story of Valentines Day is about taking a stand and facing intense challenges to encourage and bring about true love, virtue, and sacrifice. Valentines Day is culturally known today as a day of love, yet once you leave this article, you will never again see it in the same way. So let’s take a journey, and travel back to the origins of what we know today as Valentines Day.

[Making_Sense [Rob W. Case]]

A law that banned marriage. A friend of lovers. A criminal, that would defy Rome. An execution date set for February 14th. Throughout the month of February, the Making Sense Message Board is featuring the gritty history behind the Holiday we call Valentine’s Day. Once read, you will never see Valentine’s Day the same way again.

And have a Safe, Healthy, and Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

[GOP Poet]

great! thanks!

[Da_Shrimp]

Good post.

I remember learning all about this in Religious Education in school when I was around 10 years old. Fascinating stuff.

[SunTzuWu]

Bump for later.

[Salvation]

Don't tell Hallmark or the media there is a religious connection (let alone a very strong Catholic connection) here!!

The Elusive St. Valentine
The Legend of Saint Valentine
Lovers' holiday originates from wise, caring Italian bishop
The Life of St. Valentine, [The Golden Legend]
SAINT VALENTINE Priest and Martyr

[Making_Sense [Rob W. Case]]

I’ll just keep it between us (wink, wink).