one_shot, it is very obvious that you are expecting a bash over here. Which one do you want me to follow? If you want me to start a bash I am ready and if you want me to support Valentines Day I can go for that.
Sorry about that but the local posties don't know the urgent messages from the Valentines, it may arrive next year then again disppointment is slready programmed as he may not rember the importance
"The story of Valentine's Day begins in the third century with an oppressive Roman emperor and a humble Christian Martyr. The emperor was Claudius II. The Christian was Valentinus.
Claudius had ordered all Romans to worship twelve gods, and had made it a crime punishable by death to associate with Christians. But Valentinus was dedicated to the ideals of Christ; not even the threat of death could keep him from practicing his beliefs. He was arrested and imprisoned.
During the last weeks of Valentinus's life a remarkable thing happened. Seeing that he was a man of learning, the jailer asked whether his daughter, Julia, might be brought to Valentinus for lessons. She had been blind since birth. Julia was a pretty young girl with a quick mind. Valentinus read stories of Rome's history to her. He described the world of nature to her. He taught her arithmetic and told her about God. She saw the world through his eyes, trusted his wisdom, and found comfort in his quiet strength.
"Valentinus, does God really hear our prayers?" Julia asked one day.
"Yes, my child, He hears each one."
"Do you know what I pray for every morning and every night? I pray that I might see. I want so much to see everything you've told me about!"
"God does what is best for us if we will only believe in Him," Valentinus said.
"Oh, Valentinus, I do believe! I do!" She knelt and grasped his hand.
They sat quietly together, each praying. Suddenly there was a brilliant light in the prison cell. Radiant, Julia screamed, "Valentinus, I can see! I can see!"
"Praise be to God!" Valentinus exclaimed, and he knelt in prayer.
On the eve of his death Valentinus wrote a last note to Julia, urging her to stay close to God. He signed it, "From your Valentine." His sentence was carried out the next day, February 14, 270 A.D., near a gate that was later named Porta Valentini in his memory. He was buried at what is now the Church of Praxedes in Rome. It is said that Julia planted a pink-blossomed almond tree near his grave. Today, the almond tree remains a symbol of abiding love and friendship. On each February 14, Saint Valentine's Day, messages of affection, love, and devotion are exchanged around the world."
Valentine is lucky for all the businesses making cards and chocolates etc. for this special day - they are fighting all the way to the bank with their precious bounty.
Postman Postman do not tarry
this is the lad I hope to marry.
Postman Postman don't be slow
be like Elvis go man go
Such were the things written on the envelopes of Valentine cards many years ago, practically no one associates this with the great deeds Valentine performed.
In days of old when the boys and girls were not so bold,
there was a Roman Empire, this Empire was permanently out partying in wars all over the place. The boss was a greedy individual who wanted a lot of land and a lot o slaves and a lot of money and most of all he wanted to be popular.
In this case the young soldiers were not allowed to marry, so Valentine went to great risks to help them get married in secret.
This is why he is connected to Valentines Day - his name was Valentine.
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one_shot, it is very obvious that you are expecting a bash over here. Which one do you want me to follow? If you want me to start a bash I am ready and if you want me to support Valentines Day I can go for that.
Thanks for the story.
Now it is up to the youth to follow a religious person or not ?
Sorry about that but the local posties don't know the urgent messages from the Valentines, it may arrive next year then again disppointment is slready programmed as he may not rember the importance
Sorry, I'm late, but I was waiting by the front door for the postman to arrive with all my Valentine day goodies..
Sadly, nothing as yet. I suppose the load was too much for his bicycle :O)
Hmm and because this is aksed every year and all the time this is why you can google it look in history books etc.
Rizks, & Next Month Credit Card Companies send a Hefty Bill... Now that's a Fact.. :P
What did I tell you - these are the ones fighting all the way to the bank with today's profits
Story of St. Valentine
"The story of Valentine's Day begins in the third century with an oppressive Roman emperor and a humble Christian Martyr. The emperor was Claudius II. The Christian was Valentinus.
Claudius had ordered all Romans to worship twelve gods, and had made it a crime punishable by death to associate with Christians. But Valentinus was dedicated to the ideals of Christ; not even the threat of death could keep him from practicing his beliefs. He was arrested and imprisoned.
During the last weeks of Valentinus's life a remarkable thing happened. Seeing that he was a man of learning, the jailer asked whether his daughter, Julia, might be brought to Valentinus for lessons. She had been blind since birth. Julia was a pretty young girl with a quick mind. Valentinus read stories of Rome's history to her. He described the world of nature to her. He taught her arithmetic and told her about God. She saw the world through his eyes, trusted his wisdom, and found comfort in his quiet strength.
"Valentinus, does God really hear our prayers?" Julia asked one day.
"Yes, my child, He hears each one."
"Do you know what I pray for every morning and every night? I pray that I might see. I want so much to see everything you've told me about!"
"God does what is best for us if we will only believe in Him," Valentinus said.
"Oh, Valentinus, I do believe! I do!" She knelt and grasped his hand.
They sat quietly together, each praying. Suddenly there was a brilliant light in the prison cell. Radiant, Julia screamed, "Valentinus, I can see! I can see!"
"Praise be to God!" Valentinus exclaimed, and he knelt in prayer.
On the eve of his death Valentinus wrote a last note to Julia, urging her to stay close to God. He signed it, "From your Valentine." His sentence was carried out the next day, February 14, 270 A.D., near a gate that was later named Porta Valentini in his memory. He was buried at what is now the Church of Praxedes in Rome. It is said that Julia planted a pink-blossomed almond tree near his grave. Today, the almond tree remains a symbol of abiding love and friendship. On each February 14, Saint Valentine's Day, messages of affection, love, and devotion are exchanged around the world."
Strom tats wat i hav been braggin all day...:(
aarghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh now i m sure mods are sleeping...... same topic again n again
Valentines day is a day where Malabar Gold, Alukkas Gold and other gold shops makes good business...:)
come on...take it easy , if people will use goole then Qatarliving will shutdown.
here we are discussing and this is the joy behind it.
and you were not able to find a date you need to find a girl first :P
please don't be agressive on people :P :D
are celebrating they may be modern immigrants.
Valentine is lucky for all the businesses making cards and chocolates etc. for this special day - they are fighting all the way to the bank with their precious bounty.
Postman Postman do not tarry
this is the lad I hope to marry.
Postman Postman don't be slow
be like Elvis go man go
Such were the things written on the envelopes of Valentine cards many years ago, practically no one associates this with the great deeds Valentine performed.
Go and take a nap you will be ok.
Do you know a search engine "Google"? Leave that guy to RIP if existed.
no
please enlighten me
but as per the link that radius provided , that even romans were celecbrating this in Feb.
i found it a little bit contradicting unless they choose 14 Feb as a day for him to honor him
where all those spinsters went ?
Something is missing !
rainy, so does that mean "Valentine" would be a Lucky Charm for Millions Celebrating it in 21st century?
It's just Childish IMOP..
In days of old when the boys and girls were not so bold,
there was a Roman Empire, this Empire was permanently out partying in wars all over the place. The boss was a greedy individual who wanted a lot of land and a lot o slaves and a lot of money and most of all he wanted to be popular.
In this case the young soldiers were not allowed to marry, so Valentine went to great risks to help them get married in secret.
This is why he is connected to Valentines Day - his name was Valentine.
is going to a religious point / person .
thanks radius
i thought it is mathe made by flowers sellers
go to this site: http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day
when and where?
rizks
Not Again.....