Its history goes back to the third century Rome, Valentine was a priest, the Emperor Claudius II forbade the celebration of marriages among young people, because they believed that having no family would be better soldiers .
Valentine, who just could not see this ban marriages celebrated secret.
Emperor learns that calls him to try to persuade palacioé, Valentin does not compromise on its purpose, the officer is jailed for Asterius, this challenges Valentin, to try to ridicule, to give back sight to a his daughters, Julia, born blind, Valentin on behalf of the Lord, the light returns, an event that both Asterius and all his family become Christian.
The Emperor ordered that martilicen and run by 14 February 270.
Julia, the young lady to whom he gave sight, plant an almond tree beside the grave of Valentine, in gratitude, hence this tree is the symbol of love and lasting friendship ..
Therefore, on 14 February, between the 496 and 498, D, C, is the date established by Pope Gelasius to honor St. Valentine.
His remains are preserved in the Basilica of the same name in the Italian city of Terni.
A mid-fifteenth century, began in Europe the custom of exchanging gifts, and the eighteenth century, the United States, adopted this custom.
So, thanks Valentines!
Someone once said that, "Love means never having to say never, sorry.
luck and be happy.
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