Valentine's Day is tomorrow and of course we are thrilled to see all the LOVE around. I did a little research and found that you can go see the skull of St. Valentine in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin in Rome.
The story goes.... Saint Valentine was persecuted as a Christian and interrogated by Roman Emperor Claudius II in person. Claudius was impressed by Valentine and had a discussion with him, attempting to get him to convert to Roman paganism in order to save his life. Valentine refused and tried to convert Claudius to Christianity instead. Because of this, he was executed. Before his execution, he is reported to have performed a miracle by healing Julia, the blind daughter of his jailer Asterius. On the evening before Valentine was to be executed, he would have written the first "valentine" card himself, addressed to the daughter of his jailer Asterius, who was no longer blind, signing as "Your Valentine."
It took Chaucer to bring Valentine's Day into it's current romantic form.
For this was on seynt Volantynys day
Whan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make.
["For this was on St. Valentine's Day, when every bird cometh there to choose his mate."]
This poem was written to honor the first anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II of England to Anne of Bohemia.A treaty providing for a marriage was signed on May 2, 1381. (When they were married eight months later, they were each only 15 years old).
Nowadays, no matter how commercial it gets Valentine's Day is a good time to remind the people you love you love them. Love is all you need!
For all your last minute V-DAY gift needs stop down at Paper Doll Vintage and take advantage of our 20% Sale on Red, Pink and Heart items in the shop. We gift wrap too - so come get something for your Valentine. Skulls, flowers, birds, hearts - We've got it all! Happy Love Day!!!
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