Valentine's Day
February 14th marks the official day of love. Read on to find out how this romantic holiday came to be such a flashy celebration!
The History
This day of romance has roots in several different legends that have found their way to us through the ages. One legend goes that the Romans threw a priest named Valentine in prison for his teachings. On February 14th, Valentine was beheaded not only because he was Christian, but also because he had supposedly cured the jailer's daughter of her blindness. The night before he was executed he wrote her a farewell letter, signing it "From Your Valentine." Another legend has it that Valentine was an Italian bishop who lived about the same time as the priest Valentine. He was imprisoned because he secretly married couples, against the laws of the Roman emperor. Some legends say he was burned at the stake.21st Century Celebrations
St. Valentine's Day is now a day for sweethearts. It is the day that you show your friend or loved one that you care. Many people send candy to their special someone on this day because candy is sweet and so are sweethearts. Or you can send roses, the flower of love. Most people send "valentines," a greeting card named after the notes that St. Valentine wrote in jail. Valentines can be sentimental, romantic and heartfelt or they can be funny and friendly. If the sender is shy, valentines can be anonymous.
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I like the cool girls and the red, red roses. The chocolate may melt but there is no better day than Valentine's!
Kidz Submit by:
Nickname: crusader
Age: 12
I really don't like Valentine's Day. First of all, it no longer has anything to do with who started it - St. Valentine. Second of all, it's just an excuse for people to get all "mushy". Guys are sweet for about a week then go back to being their normal selves. I don't see why people are romantic for only a short period of time. Another problem is that everyone goes into February hoping that they'll have a Valentine. They don't and then they get depressed because they think no one likes them. I've even heard of someone getting dumped on V-Day. It made the girl feel 10 times worse, just because of the holiday. Call me crazy, but personally I don't even like most of the candy.
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Nickname: Binx
Age: 15
Valentine's isn't just the day of "love." It's the day for couples to re-cap their relationship, for the time that they've been together. It doesn't mean that they're just going to be lovey dovey that ONE day, it just means that, that one day, is the time to be EXTRA lovey dovey. And just because people don't get a Valentine, doesn't mean that they aren't liked. Sometimes, it just means that they're not a go-getter, or it just isn't their time. It will come. I had a friend dump her boyfriend on Valentine's day. So, in response to that, sometimes it doesn't bring out the love, but it brings out the real feelings. Negative or Positive. So, I guess, I gotta say, I *LOVE* Valentine's day!
Kidz Submit by:
Nickname: Smelodye
Age: 15
I like Valentine's Day. Although what Binx said was true, I still like the whole holiday. I like seeing hearts, cupids, red, white, and pink everywhere I look. Plus I love candy, chocolate, teddy bears, flowers, and other gifts. Lots of people get me gifts every year. But besides the gifts, it's a good time to get your feelings out about your secret crush. And I think it's fun to see who gets you what and to see who gets the most or best gifts.
Kidz Submit by:
Nickname: divastar41
Age: 14
I totally agree with Binx, it's all true... And I ate too much candy, it made me sick.
Kidz Submit by:
Nickname: XxPrepRebelxX
Age: 15
Anybody who posts anything bad about val. day on here is lonely and can't accept that there are actually people out there who have boyfriends and girlfriends. So get off your computer now and go and find a decent one.
Kidz Submit by:
Nickname: _ash_
Age: 14
Man V-day is so cool! How can you not love it? I mean all of the candy and sweet stuff!? And Binx if guys were always "mushy" it would be weird!
Kidz Submit by:
Nickname: baller32
Age: 12
Hey straight up Vday ain't none to sweat on. I mean people get all hyper over it but ther ain't anything to get hyper for. It's just another day so boys and girls get over yourself. Peace out.
Kidz Submit by:
Nickname: sexylatina
Age: 15
There are a lot of good and bad things about Valentine's day. The good things are that you get to spend a day thinking about your loved one and thinking about where you wish your relationship would go, and you can't get in trouble at school because most schools have a party! The bad things are if you are single then you have no loved one to think about. If I am single that year then I hang out with my friends and tell them what great frineds they are. It is a fun holiday - no need to get mad and upset if you aren't in love, have fun! Sorry men, but most of the time they are nuttin' but stress because you are always worried if they are cheating on you. Just have fun on Valentine's day!
Kidz Submit by:
Nickname: LITTLE Q T
Age: 14
I LLLLLOOOOVVVVEEEEE Valentine's Day. It is the day of joy and heart throbbing love. It is the day of breath taking moments and it is the day most proposals happen. The 14th of February is a day that mkes me soft. I found my first boyfriend on this day and from then on I've always loved it.
Kidz Submit by:
Nickname: lee384
Age: 11
I think Valentine's Day can be fun but it can also be a day of depression. You can make Valentine's Day fun and don't set yourself up for a depressing stage. All you have to do is hang out with friends and make it a fun day. Tell them how much you appriciate your friends, it doesn't always have to be about love. If you do get a Valentine's Day card - great, but dont expect one and if you do get one you will be surprised. But if you don't, then you wont be depressed. Valentine's Day is ok because I have fun, but those of you who have boyfriends and girlfriends don't be mad if your loved one doesn't get you a nice gift. Give them a break!
Kidz Submit by:
Nickname: git er done
Age: 14
I just love Valentine's day. It's super. I get lots of presents even thought I don't have a boyfriend.
Kidz Submit by:
Nickname: Spicey Angel
Age: 15
Tell us what you like (or don't like), about Valentine's Day.
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