The Origins of valentine's Day

Every year, the fourteenth day of the month of February has millions across the world

presenting their loved ones with candy, flowers, chocolates and other lovely gifts. In

many countries, restaurants and eateries are seen to be filled with couples who are

eager to celebrate their relationship and the joy of their togetherness through delicious

cuisines. There hardly seems to be a young man or woman who is not keen to make the

most of the day.

The reason behind all of this is a kindly cleric named Valentine who died more than a

thousand years ago.

It is not exactly known why the 14th of February is known as Valentine's Day or if the

noble Valentine really had any relatio...

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