Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

By Marlon Frinhani

History, Importance, and significance

Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and friendship and the joy of having other people in your life. It’s a day of flowers, candy and cards decorated with hearts. This special day’s origin, though, is not so rosy.

There are many theories on how Valentine’s Day began, but the most noted one begins in Rome in the year 268. Emperor Claudius II wanted a fierce team of young men to fight in his armies. He found that when young men are in love or sharing their lives with a wife and children, they tended to be more cautious.

The card might also feature a poem. Probably the most famous lines from a Valentine’s Day poem are:

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Roses are red, violets are blue,

Honey is sweet, and so are you.

Poems​

• ​I LOVE YOU MOM/DAD/SISTER/BROTHER​

• YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!

• Thanks for all you do that makes my life happier!​​

• I AM NOTHING WITHOUT YOU!​

• YOU ARE MY SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN!​

• LOVE / JOY / HAPPINESS / FAITH / ​

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• [Dad], I hope you’re feeling really loved today. You are!

• Have fun on Valentine’s Day, and don’t eat too much candy.

• Hope your day is filled with reminders of how much you’re loved.

• As my [Mom]…as a friend…as a Valentine…you’re the best!

• You make me laugh. You make me think. You make me really glad we’re [sisters].

• Thanks for all you do that makes my life happier (which is a lot!).

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• “I don’t need Valentine’s Day to say how much I care about you.”​ 

• “You’re loved every day, especially by me.”

• “You have an amazing heart. But you already know that!”

• “I know this isn’t a good year, but you’re a good person, and I care so much about you.”

• “Self-love is one of the greatest kinds of love out there. So treat yourself with kindness (and a lot of chocolate) today.”

• “You’re brave and strong and I love that.”

• “Today might be a tough day, but I’ll tough it out with you, Valentine.”

• “I don’t love Valentine’s Day, but I love you. Thinking of you today.”

• “A toast to all the independent ladies out there…especially you! You’re so loved and admired.”