How did Valentine's Day come about?

In the 3rd century AD, Emperor Claudius II of the Roman Empire renounced all marriage promises in the capital Rome. At that time, more carefree men could go to war for the sake of war. A priest named Saint Ketus Valentinus did not follow this will and continued to hold church weddings for young people who loved each other.

After this incident was reported, Father Valentin was first flogged, then stoned to death, and finally hanged on February 14, AD 270. 14 century later, people began to commemorate this day. Chinese translation "Valentine's Day" is called Valentine's Day in western countries to commemorate the priest who died for his lover.

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Customs of Valentine's Day: Different times have different customs of celebrating Valentine's Day. Among them, from 1837- 190 1, Queen Victoria of England has the most unique Valentine's Day custom: 14 February, a couple transplanted a spring branch with two budding flowers into a special flowerpot. The initials of the flower name must be the same as the initials of the couple's name.

A few days later, if the double buds on this spring branch are in full bloom and complement each other, it indicates that lovers will grow old together; If the double buds are divided into the west and the north, love and people will eventually fly away; If the flowers are huge and brilliant, it means that the future children and grandchildren will be full and the family will be happy; If a flower withers, one of the lovers is in danger of dying young.

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