Valentine's day started in the time of Roman Empire. Valentine lived in Rome during the third century, at that time Rome was ruled by an Emperor named Claudius. After long disputes, Claudius decided not to allow any more marriages due to the rejection of majority of men who Claudius had wanted them to join army. Men didn't want to fight in wars and leave their wives and families and that's the reason why Claudius introduced this cruel law.
Valentine was a priest and possibly a physician, his favourite activity was to marry couples and even after the Emperor Claudius passed his law, he kept performing marriage ceremonies - secretly, of course. Valentine's defiance was discovered and Claudius ordered him put to death. On the day he was to die, he left his friend a little note thanking her for her friendship and loyalty. He signed it Love from your Valentine. That note started the custom of exchanging love messages on Valentine's day. It was written on the day he died, February 14th.
Now, every year on this day, people remember about Saint Valentine, more than ever about love, because they know love can't be beaten !
Wishing you a beautiful, love filled week,
Ana Maria
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