Valentines Day?

      My name is Ashley Wass. Throughout this blog I will be talking about stories that may interest me and in the process give my opinion. I find myself to be an interesting person with respectable views. I read and watch the news quite a bit so I am very well informed. I love stumbling across strange stories and sharing them with others. This world is full of stories all over the world. Why not share them with you? I hope you enjoy my blogs :)

    What is Valentine's Day? When did it start? Why did it start? Most people celebrate Valentine's Day for the sake of tradition. Or is there more to the chocolates, flowers, and sappy cards?

Every February the Roman Empire held a festival every February 14th in order for men to pick thier soul mates and marry them. After Claudius came to power he refused to allow the celebration to continue for fear that the men would not pay him any mind any longer but rather pay more attention to their wives. In disagreement the men met with a bishop names Valentine. Valentine was a true believer in love and struck a deal to marry the coupes in private. Unfortunately, Claudius discovered the secret ceremonies and order for Valentine to be executed.

                    In 496 AD, The Roman Empire was overthrown by Christianity thus giving Pope Gelasis the right to ban marriage all together. But not the festival itself. He realized the strong likeness for the festival so he changed it to a day to remember the executed St. Valentine. Now that your know the history of Valentines Day can you figure out where the presents and lovey dovey stuff came in? Neither can I. All I know is that this day is only in existence because a man named Valentine was beheaded. So sweet right?

♥Happy Valentines Day♥