who in the world thought of valentines's day? i think it started out as cruel joke that went bad..?
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wrong\n\nEvery 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? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.\n\nOne legend contends that 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.\n\nOther stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.  \n  \n According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.
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There are a few reasons.  Most often, it is due to the fact that they don't have what they wish they had on Valentine's Day.  It is possible that not enough of thier friends or family may be sending them "love" on Valentine's Day. Or they are sad because they think that Valentine's Day is about sharing the day with a significant other (boyfriend, girlfriend, fiance, husband, wife...), and they either don't have one or don't have one who shows enough appreciation on this day.\n\nOn the other hand, some people don't like Valentine's Day because it is another conspiracy made my candy and flower companies to take our money.  They may believe that love should be shown all the time, rather than held to one specific day.  And, the love that is shown when it isn't expected may seem even more special to them than if people are showing it because they are supposed to and they are reminded to.
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I always felt like it's one of those man made "holidays" (some people actually consider it a holiday) it makes people spend their money on presents, reastaurants, flowers, balloons, or whatever so who truly benefits from valentines day?. Love should be express on a daily basis, every day should be as special .
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valentine's day came from St. Valentine. He is a roman priest in nearly 600-700 a.d. In his time, roman should praise their roman god and godess, but valentine worship Chrsit, our God. That's why the emperor of that time decided to persecute Valentine. While he was in the jail, waiting for his persecution, Valentine wrote a letter for his love ones. He was persecuted and died february 14. \n\nEvery year, his family and friends celebrate his death by sharing their love to each other. When valentine became a saint. The tradition of his family spread all over the world. Thats how valentine's day originatred.
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i had the sweetest day of my life...\n\nmy boyf and i didnt plan anything for V-day because we both had work and we had conflicting schedules...(i go home 6am he goes to work 7am, i leave for work 8pm he arrives from work 6pm) so I wasn't really expecting anything...\n\nBut when it's time for me to go home from work (6am feb.14), some of my officemates were already teasing that a guy is waiting for someone outside and i said "no he's not my boyf" because I wasn't really expecting him but when I went outside there he was waiting for me with a big smile and as I was walking towards him...guess what?!! I didn't see this one coming...he handed me a bouquet of pink roses (a really nice one) and my officemates were like, "oh my gawd! he's so sweet"...\n\nI was very surprised and very touched. I felt very special that moment. Then we just had breakfast at his house then off we went to our different destinations...\n\nI love my man!! :)
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There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day.  Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity.  He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries.  Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine".  Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius.  Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him.  In 496 A.D.  Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine.
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It is believed to date back to when the Romans decided single men made better soldiers and forbade young men to marry.  Valentine arranged secret weddings and was thrown in jail to be executed.  While there he supposedly fell in love with a woman and wrote her a letter signed from your Valentine.  Yes it can be depressing for any of us single LOL
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*Shrugging my furry shoulders* Well I'd hope that I give special treatment to my mate on Feb 14th (if for no better reason than it makes her smile) than I do on other days.\n\nComing from a relationship that no matter what I did it was not appreciated (but doom and gloom if I actually dared to act the same way) and the effort was never returned. I can simply state...\n\nIt sucked!\n\nNow I'm with someone who appreciates little tokens. Even if it is just taking extra time to let them know you love and appreciate them and what they do, you will see it makes a big difference in their and your own happiness...
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I've had mixed feelings about it.  I used to hate it with a passion because it really is a corporate holiday and at the same time I always hated it because I never had somebody in my life to celebrate it with, as corny as that sounds.  This year for the first time ever I had someone.  We didnt go all out with these extravagant presents or expensive dinner.  We just spent time together and that was enough.
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he he he...ur so bad...\nbut it was kinda cute...
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it lasted two seconds (i realize this now because i can compare it to other kisses i've enjoyed) but i literally lost ALL sense of time and space. she was (and still is) my dream date; after we pulled away the first words i said were, "that did not just happen." because it was TRULY UNBELIEVABLE. It happened when, where, and with who I wanted. SPECTACTULAR! We're still dating, and that even was a while ago.\n\nYou'll never forget it, especially if the conditions are JUST RIGHT!\n\nwhee! now i'm feeling all romantic!\nhappy valentine's!
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Yep, send yourself a valentine. Since you know it can feel bad not getting one, try sending them to some other people also who you think deserve one though you know they might not get any.
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bad.... at the end, it only hurt you.  anger and bitterness only eats away at the you.  the other party is probably clueless of what's going on.  let it go....
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mine was great...until my date caught me and beat me down...*sigh* Good Times, Goooood Tiimmmeesssss...
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We were eating at a restaurant,and my friends new girlfriend left to go to the toilet..\nAs soon as she left,i told him that if he wants to impress her,that he should arrange for the waiters to come sing a birthday song for her as it is her birthday (which it wasn't)\nWhen she came back from the toilet,they sang to her and she didn't know what was going on..\n\nShe got embarresed and he felt like a fool...\nBest prank I've pulled.
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*sigh*\n\nOk call me a fuddy duddy. But I guess I just don't feel that love should be celebrated on this one day because we are supposed to. Love should be shown every day. I sooooooooo prefer someone doing something for me spontaneously on some odd day just cause they so want to, instead of because they feel obligated to. Soooo, I plan on ignoring the day........and surprising someone I truly care about when he least expects it. It's just so much more meaningful that way! *sorry for being a little poopy head when it comes to Valentine's day**
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I think that there should be a day of the year made for men.  I mean it's rather unfair for us to have to deal with Valentine's without any day set aside for us.  I say we get "Steak & BJ day" put onto every calendar in the U.S.  Trust me, the men would finally be grateful, and we may even be a little more enthusiastic when Valentine's rolls around.