Story by Bintu Kuchando Valentine's Day is one of the most widely observed holidays worldwide, despite the fact that it has not been formally recognized as one. It turns out to be a period to revel in romance and affection. Over the years it has gained nicknames such as Val’s day, Chocolate day. Nevertheless, there are many versions of how this festival came to be, despite the fact that no one has been able to trace its precise beginnings. CHRISTIAN ACCOUNT According to one theory, Valentine was a priest who served in Rome in the third century. Emperor Claudius II forbade young men from getting married because he believed that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and kids. Realizing the injustice of the law, Valentine defied Claudius and proceeded to secretly marry young lovers. Upon learning about Valentine's deeds, Claudius gave the order to have him executed. Others assert that the actual founder of the feast was the bishop Saint Valentine of ...
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