Valentine’s Day History
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Valentine’s Day, observed on February 14th, has a rich history rooted in both Christian and Roman traditions. The origins are somewhat unclear, but one popular theory links it to St. Valentine, a Christian martyr executed on February 14th in the 3rd century AD. Legend has it that he defied Roman Emperor Claudius II’s decree against marriages for young soldiers, secretly marrying couples. Another story suggests he sent a note signed “from your Valentine” to a jailer’s daughter, with whom he had formed a bond.