Russian people began to celebrate the Day of Saint Valentine about 10 – 15 yeas ago. This holiday came in Russia from countries of West Europe. History of this holiday is very interesting.
The beginnings of this holiday originates in Age of Claudius II (Claudius Gothicus, a Roman emperor). Claugius II was sure, that the best warriors are those men only, who did not burden by family ties, bonds. So he banned to marry for his soldiers. But one of Christian priests, Valentine, married (performed a marriage ceremony) all of warriors, who were in love with their girls, the secretly.
When emperor learned about secret weddings, Valentine was executed. Before his death Valentine leaved a letter in the form of heart for his beloved girl.
Traditional valentines (the red cards-heart) appeared in that way! These valentines are cut out from paper or bought as postal card. We can address words of love not only our beloved (our second part), but family and friends too.
Usually people write only name of addressee on the valentines - it is considered, that the red heart speaks without words! Incidentally, if you want to add element of mysteriousness, you can don’t write name of sender!
The most popular present in this day - chocolate, which can be in form heart too.
But it is unimportant, what kind present you gift – plush toy or romantic supper.
It is main – your attention and sincere, heartfelt words of the Love! And these words we should speak not only 14 February, on the Day of Saint Valentine, but every day in our life!
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Hello, Bob!
Welcome back to My EC! How are you? I hope, you are allright! :-)
Thank you for your attention to my blog about Valentine's Day! You were told about Vatentine's Day in elementary school, weren't you? Yes, of cause, it's your holiday! Russian teachers don't speak about this holiday on lessons! But they with pupils conduct (organize) contest or something yet in this way!
Hello, dear Monika!
I'm happy, that you agree with me! :-) My congratulations!
Hello, dear Anna!
Excuse me, please, I'm laye with my answer! Thank you very much for your comment and congratulation! I'm glad, that you like my blog! :-) I was endeavoring! :-) Thanks again!
My congratulations too!
Hello, Achan!
I'm in shock! What do you think! The verb "marry" has got more than one meaning: one of tham is "perform a marriage ceremony"!
Thank you for your question!
I'll try it. I just haven't got any idea ,though. Actually, I am still confused, how could Valentine marry all of the warriors, whereas he's a man?
Thanks so much, Inga.
Hello, Achan!
I'm glad to see your warm words in my blog! You are very kind to me! I'm glad, that it was interesting for you! I think, you could write about holidays of your country, aren't you?
Hello, Expector Smith!
Thank you for your comment! And speсial gratitude for the link! I was commenting wonderful Nebia's blog yet! I think, that Nebia - educated person, beautiful woman and talented poet! :-)
Hello, dear Natasha!
Thank you very much for your attention! :-) I know, you are ill now. You have cought a cold? I'm in sympathy with you! I was ill too! I have cought a cold, like you. I'm all right now. And I wish you health!
Yes, you are right! Nowadays "Saint" or "St" is't presented in the name of this holiday. To be more exact - it's presented, but not pronounced. This religion element vanishes, goes out! :-)
Valentine's Day becomes one of society holidays! :-) I think, it's very good! This holiday could unite World! :-)
Thanks again!
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