Valentine's has long been a celebration of love and friendship with kids exchanging cards and candies and people declaring their undying love for one another. I was engaged on Valentine's weekend 15 years ago. It's a day that is loved by children and persons who have a significant other. Single persons often have mixed feelings on this day. I always send Valentine's to friends and let them know they are loved and appreciated. But what is Valentine's all about?
Nobody really knows. St. Valentine is the name of at least three different saints in the Catholic church in Ancient Rome, all of whom were martyred. The most famous was imprisoned for marrying Christians when Emperor Claudius outlawed marriage for young men as he believed single men made better soldiers.
Standing up for what is right is costly. For Valentine, it cost him his life. Let's remember this day and stand up for what is right, no matter the cost.
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