The celebration of Valentines Day has many linkups and confusions on who were the people or..in some cases..the single person that started this worldwide phenomenon. Some say it originated from the ancient Roman feast of Lupercalia in which there was a number of fertility customs associated with the feast. One of them is where men and women would cast their names into a box and they would pick accordingly. From the name they get, they are to coupled up for the duration of the custom. But the celebration of Saint Lupercus Day isnt celebrated on February 14th.


The real stories behind Valentines day go way back to the 3rd century where Roman emperor Claudius II banned marriages to prevent draft dodgers. But this Christian priest named Valentinus of Rome ignored it and continued to marry people in secret. But he was caught and was sentenced to death on February the 14th.

Lastly, there was also another account of a similar story where a priest named Valentinus who was jailed and later executed for helping Christians. He fell for his jailer's daughter and sent her plaintiff love notes signed "from your Valentine".


Moving stuff really. And soon after that, during the 5th century, February 14th was declared a holy day, in tribute to Valentinus.

Till today, the day of Valentinus is still widely celebrated by couples who are very much in love and dont mind spending that extra buck for his/her loved one. This may be abit late, but its still something. So guys and girls,

Jus, if you're reading this, I love you. =)