FLORENCE — With the turn of the calendar, February is upon us and with that a new month of holidays. This year we have Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday falling in February, along with the old favorites like Groundhog Day and Presidents Day. The one holiday that everyone associates with February, however, remains that misunderstood and improperly celebrated Valentine’s Day. Saint Valentine was a Roman priest that defied an edict by Emperor Claudius II banning marriages for young men. The priest continued to perform marriages in private until he was discovered and imprisoned. During his time behind bars, he fell in love with the jailer’s daughter and would send her love notes signed, “from your Valentine”, or so the legend…
Published Date: 2024-01-18
Source: Post and Courier
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