Andrea Paris Pérez

VALENTINE´S DAY

There are several theories about the history of Valentine's Day. Some say the origins are in Valentine, a Roman Who Was martyred for refusing to renounce His Christian faith, and for trying to help Christians escape in the prisons of the Romans, and Who Died on February 14.

According to other historical accounts, Valentine would have served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius III when the young men decided That They Should be all soldiers, and forbade marriage. Valentine would realize the injustice of the Decree and continue leading the rite of marriage for young couples in secret until Discovered by Claudio him who would imprison for defiance.

According to legend, Valentine left a farewell letter to the Jailer's Daughter Who had fallen in love During His Imprisonment, and this letter would be the first Valentine love letter. I left at the end of it His signature "From your Valentine" That firm to become popular for couples who would subsequently is being valentine’s cards with phrases.