Historry of Valentines Day

Every February we celebrate Valentines Day by giving flowers,candy and cards to those we love.We do this in honor of Saint Valentine. you may be wondering, ''Who is st. Valentine'' ?

Legend has it that valentine was a priest who served during third century Rome. There was an Emperor at that time by the name of Clauduis II. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those that were married.With this thought in mind he outlawed marriage for young men in hopes of building a stronger militaly base. Supposedly, dicided this decree just wasn't fair and chose to marry young couples secretly. When Emperor Claudius II found out about Valentine's actions he him put to death.