A brief history of Valentine's Day and its relevance nowadays

1. 14 February 269
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2. Valentin versus Claudius II
Claudius II (213-270)
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3. Secret marriages
Valentin as bishop at Claudius II the Gothic
Age
Prohibition of marrying
Valentine is taken to prison
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4. The tradition of sending valentines
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5. Pagan origins
Lupercalia
Pan, a god who is everywhere in nature
February ( purification): Februa , straps
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6. Lupercalia
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7. Other love images in Ancient Rome
Cupid/Eros and his mother Venus/Aphrodite
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8. Rather popular couples
Eros et Psique
Pyramus and Thisbe
Tristan and Isolde
Romeo and Juliet
Don Juan Tenorio et Inés
George and the meringue moon
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9. Some activities
Romantic diners
Warm evenings by the fireplace
Etc…
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10. Flowers
Charles II of Sweden introduced the Persian custom
of "the language of flowers” in 1700s
The red rose is Venus’s favourite flower.
Tulips and daffodils are also popular.
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11. Symbols
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12. Food
Our favourite gastroblog has got an entire list of
recipes to impress your partner on this special
occasion.
http://www.cocinandoconcatman.com/search/label/San%20
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13. I wish you a day full of loving
moments
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