So Who Is This St Valentine Bloke Anyway?
Every February we celebrate Valentine's Day by giving flowers, chocolates and cards to those we love. We do this (apparently) in honor of Saint Valentine. You may be wondering, "Who is St. Valentine"? Well, maybe it's time to brush up on your Valentine's history!
Legend has it that Valentine was a priest who served during 3rd century Rome. There was an Emperor at that time by the name of Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those that were married. With this thought in mind he outlawed marriage for young men in hopes of building a stronger military base.
Supposedly, Valentine, decided this decree just wasn't fair and chose to marry young couples secretly. When Emperor Claudius II found out about Valentine's actions, he had him put to death! Well, he had it coming to him didn't he!
Another legend has it that Valentine was an imprisoned man who fell in love with his jailor's daughter. Before he was put to death he sent the first 'valentine' himself when he wrote her a letter and signed it 'Your Valentine', words still used on cards today.
Perhaps we'll never know the true identity and story behind the man named St. Valentine, but this much is for sure. February has been the month to celebrate love for a long time, dating back to the Middle Ages.
So who is Cupid? In Roman mythology Cupid is the son of Venus, goddess of love. But what's the story around his bow and arrow?
Answers on a postcard please!
Anyway - enough of that. More importantly, don't forget to show your love today for your favourite local Corby business! It's your chance to win one of our amazing daily prizes (not some cheap bottle of plonk you might get in a raffle).
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Have fun and good luck.
Simon - the Best of Corby.
