St. Valentine’s Day

St. Valentine’s Day

Christian and Roman traditions

Origins are a mystery

Many believe it is 1 of 2 legends

Legend 13rd Century Rome

Emperor said single men made better soldiers than men with families

Outlawed marriage (made marriage illegal)

Valentine performed marriages in secret

Legend 2St. Valentine was in prison for disobeying the King

He fell in love with the jailor’s daughter

She visited him in prison

Before he died, he wrote her a letter that ended “From your Valentine”

St. Valentine’s Day (Today)

Cupid

Bow and arrow

Symbol for St. Valentine’s Day

Greeting Cards

1 billion Valentine’s Day cards sent each year

Only more sent for Christmas

St. Valentine’s Day Gifts

Flowers

St. Valentine’s Day Gifts

Chocolates

St. Valentine’s Day Gifts

Candy