Origin of Valentine's Day
Some believe that Valentine’s Day was born from the pre-Christian celebration known as Lupercalia, which celebration period began on February 14th. This was a fertility celebration that coincided with the ides of February (the 15th), and often resulted in marriages.
Valentines Day - February 14
As we head out to the stores this week to buy the one’s we love some flowers and something sweet, sometimes we participate in celebrations without understanding their origins. We at SmartShopIt stumbled upon this version and wanted to pass it on.
In and around 270 AD, young men were desiring to avoid joining the Roman army. At that time, going to war could be a time commitment of 10 to 20 years. Young men were desiring to stay home, marry, and raise families. In the name of securing the Roman empire, the emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine was a priest who continued to conduct marriages for young men, an act which was now illegal. For breaking the law in this way, he was arrested, tried, convicted, and executed. The execution is purported to have taken place on Febuary 14th.
It is also rumored that while Valentine was awaiting execution, he fell in love with a young women (perhaps the jailer’s daughter) and left her a love letter signed “From your Valentine”, which started the tradition of Valentine gifts.
Searching the SmartShopIt.com Product Category for chocolates shows some great products and prices. This search was from the Specialty Chocolates category. (There are several other categories you can also search.)
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We don’t even want to guess at the Smart Buy Range for roses this weekend (but you can search our flowers category to see what you could have bought them for, if it wasn’t Valentine’s Day)!
Remember to try to buy your flowers and candy early. And have a happy and cozy Valentine’s Day with those you love!
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