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Though Valentine's Day as it exists, with pink hearts and flowers
(though I love the little candy things) doesn't interest me, the
concept of honoring people I love DOES interest me.
Valentine's Day is about romantic love and the preservation of
it.
Legend of St. Valentine (for those who care)
The most popular legend of St. Valentine is from third century
Rome. The emperor decided that single men made better soldiers than
married men and he outlawed marriage for young, single men (yes,
I can see the men clapping for this...:).
St. Valentine felt this was an injustice to those who wanted to
get married, and defied the Emperor and married couples in secret.
It's also legend that St. Valentine sent the very first "Valentine"
while in prison for his deeds, where he fell in love with a young
girl. He allegedly wrote her a letter and signed it "From Your
Valentine."
It Doesn't HAVE to Be Commercial
Valentine's Day can be whatever you make it. It is important to
some people and NOT important to others. The idea of it is supposed
to be to celebrate love - whatever that means to you.
– Jeannie
Female, age 26, USA
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