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Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day. Origins. Varying opinions Some experts say the holiday originated from St. Valentine - a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. - St. Valentine died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries.

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Valentine’s Day

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  1. Valentine’s Day

  2. Origins • Varying opinions • Some experts say the holiday originated from St. Valentine - a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. - St. Valentine died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. - Legend says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". • Another legend is that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius; where Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honor St. Valentine. http://www.teachervision.fen.com/valentines-day/us-history/4735.html#ixzz1EA8Ffocd

  3. February 14th • For this was sent on SeyntValentyne's dayWhan every foul cometh ther to choose his mate.– Chaucer, "Parliament of Foules" • “Valentines” cards • Esther Howland http://www.teachervision.fen.com/valentines-day/resource/4985.html#ixzz1EA7X7ZmW

  4. St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Al Capone George “Bugs” Moran “…most spectacular gangland slaying in mob history , was actually somewhat of a failure…”

  5. History: Overview • Began in Rome • To honor Juno – the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses • Lupercalia Festival • Claudius II – “Claudius the Cruel” http://www.pictureframes.co.uk/pages/saint_valentine.htm

  6. Sources • http://www.teachervision.fen.com/valentines-day/us-history/4735.html • http://www.teachervision.fen.com/valentines-day/us-history/4735.html#ixzz1EA8Ffocd • “Saint Valentine's Day - February 14th." Picture Frames UK, Picture Framing by Professional Picture Framers. Web. 21 Feb. 2011. <http://www.pictureframes.co.uk/pages/saint_valentine.htm>. • http://www.pictureframes.co.uk/pages/saint_valentine.htm

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