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VALENTINE'S DAY

        Before we start to my experience, let us know more about what and why Valentine's Day is being celebrated. According to an article, Valentine’s Day has become a symbol for both celebrating the idea of romantic love and criticisms from a variety of angles, such as its impact on Non-Western cultures and increasing commercialization. And while a certain Saint Valentine’s is known for being associated with the day, its origins also have a darker side.

        Saint Valentine is believed to be a third-century Roman Catholic priest, who died on February 14 in 270 AD. It is said that he defied emperors’ orders and secretly married couples. Soldiers were not allowed to get married because the emperor thought single men were more devoted fighters. Valentine disagreed with the idea. For this defiance, he was beheaded by Emperor Claudius II Gothicus.

        But this is not the only theory and another reference to weddings is found. Allegedly, it was an attempt by the Church to spread its influence over Lupercalia, an ancient Roman festival held around the same time. The Roman celebration honored Faunus, the god of agriculture, as well as Romulus and Remus, the Roman founders. Men would pick names of women from a box, and they would become a couple through the event. Valentine, who died in 270 AD, was canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, as he may have also served as a priest who helped Christian couples get married in secret. And the legend grew. Through the works of Geoffrey Chaucer and William Shakespeare, the concept was romanticized and popularized in Europe and the English-speaking world.

      Last February 14, I spent my day with my friends. Its not that much since I only have my friends who I can spend with not some lovers. It still was fun because our classroom officers decided to have exchange gift, it can be a letter, a flower or a gift. It was really enjoyable. Not going to lie but it was funny seeing couples everywhere like hell go get some room. Furthermore, with my family, we spend it with food and cakes since it's lovey dovey day, papa and titos bought flowers for their wife.

 

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