Valentine's Day

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Every February across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are given to loved ones all in the name of St. Valentine. The history of Valentine's Day is a mystery. February has always been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day contains remains of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. Pope Gelasius declared February 14th, St. Valentine's Day around 498 A.D. In the Middle Ages it was believed in France …

…France, and Australia. The oldest known valentine, still in existence today was a poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London. This greeting was written in 1415, and can be viewed today at the British Museum in London, England. The truth behind Valentine's Day will forever be unknown. However, the stories show a sympathetic, heroic, and most importantly, romantic gesture. Although February 14th has passed, Happy Valentine's Day!