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UNREAL® LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION UNREAL LOVE VALENTINE’S DAY TINS WITH RIDGEWOOD WHOLE FOODS MARKET®

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UnReal answers consumer trend to give chocolates that are delicious and all-natural, made without unhealthy ingredients or excess sugar, as a show of real love

February 10,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ,  UnReal announced today that it has partnered with Whole Foods Ridgewood at 44 Godwin Ave and other regional Whole Foods Market stores to offer two of its all-natural chocolate candies in limited edition tins and bags for Valentine’s Day. Available in stores, and online through UnReal, the limited edition tins and bags feature unique artwork designed by world-renowned illustrator Steve Simpson and are fun for all types of Valentines – friends, family, co-workers, and lovers, alike.
Ridgewood families to purchase at the Whole Foods Market store located at 44 Godwin Ave. UnReal, the unjunked food company, has partnered exclusively with Whole Foods Market stores to offer better-for-you alternatives to share with all types of Valentine’s this season – with 40% less sugar and no artificial ingredients. Whole Foods Ridgewood is also offering a free bag of candy coated milk chocolate gems with any e-store order placed by Friday, February 12th.

“The reason for giving Valentine’s Day chocolates is to celebrate those we love in a sweet way. The chocolates we give reflect our own values, so more of us want to give something that tastes delicious, but is not made with unhealthy ingredients or mass-produced. UnReal shows our real love by giving chocolates that taste unreal and are made without artificial ingredients, preservatives, GMO’s, or excess sugar,” said UnReal’s 18-year-old founder, Nicky Bronner.

UnReal is re-inventing America’s favorite candy using sustainably sourced, fair trade, non-GMO ingredients, and less sugar than their traditional counterparts. This Valentine’s Day, the company created two limited edition UNREAL LOVE tins. One features 16 ounces of red candy coated milk chocolate gems, made with organic cacao and dairy, without any artificial ingredients, and naturally colored with beetroot juice. The second tin features 16 rich, dark chocolate peanut butter cups. The price of each limited edition, UNREAL LOVE tin is $9.99. UnReal is also offering an 8-ounce bag of its red candy coated milk chocolate gems for $4.99. Both tins and the bags are available at all Whole Foods Markets in NY, NJ, CT, MA, NH, RI and ME.

Whole Foods Market Ridgewood and other NJ locations are also offering a free bag of candy coated milk chocolate gems with any e-store order placed by Friday, February 12th, including any of the floral offerings.

“UnReal has once again outdone themselves this holiday, creating an exciting and unique gift option for Valentine’s Day,” said Kimberley Rose, Vice President of Purchasing for Whole Foods Market’s North Atlantic region. “Between the beautiful, limited edition packaging and the delicious, high quality chocolates, what’s not to love? Pairing it with our double dozen roses is about as easy and fail-proof as Valentine’s gift giving can get!”

To get your own UnReal chocolate candies, visit Whole Foods Market Ridgewood at 44 Godwin Ave- or to purchase online, visit https://www.getunreal.com.

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Vift launches a Valentine’s Day Break-Up Kit

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February 9 ,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, while most couples are planning a romantic night for Valentine’s Day, others are hoping to cut ties before Sunday and go into the weekend single and ready to mingle. For those looking for a compassionate way to end things with a significant other, video messaging company Vift has launched a Break-Up Kit to help.

Vift is an online “video gift” platform that allows people to send recorded or uploaded video messages that arrive in sync with your package delivery. With Vift’s new Break-Up Kit, you can send your soon-to-be ex a gift to help them transition back into single life, along with a personal video that they receive via text/email when your gift arrives at the door. Gifts range from tissues and Netflix subscriptions to a Single’s cruise in three different gift options:

  • The “I’m Not Ready To Be In A Profile Picture With You” package;
  • The “We’re Perfect… For Other People” package;
  • The “I Want To Grow Old Without You” package.

For more information, visit: https://go.vift.com/valentines.

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Join the B.Witching team for a fun class of Love Potion Crafting

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The Ultimate Valentine’s Celebration!
Join the B.Witching team for a fun class of Love Potion Crafting
Class includes instruction and all crafting supplies. Learn to mix herbs and fragrances to formulate your own bath salt potion & roll beeswax and blend fragrances to create a Valentine’s Day candle.
Class dates:
Thursday Feb 11, 2016 from 5-7pm
Friday Feb 12, 2016 from 5-7pm
Saturday Feb 13, 2016 from 12-2pm
Saturday Feb 13, 2016 from 3-5pm
Saturday Feb 13, 2016 from 6-8pm (Adults Only—BYOB)
$25 per person paid in advance – $30 per person day of event.
Space is limited to 10 people per class and they sell out quick! Reserve space in person or by calling our Ridgewood Store. Not recommended for children under 6 years of age. The perfect Valentine’s Day Ladies Night Out, Girl Scouts or Mommy & Me Event!

B.Witching Bath Co. LLC
11 S. Broad Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07506 Tel: 201-444-0333
www.bwitchingbathco.com

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Valentine’s Day brings wedded bliss at Bergen County Clerk’s Office

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Reader asks , Bergen County Clerk performed a lot of weddings on Valentine day.Was our Village Mayor asked to the same ? If so and is there any wedding cake left over.Love you all — Dom the Marriage broker of Robert St.

According to Deputy Mayor Albert Pucciarelli , “Gretchen and I were married on Valentine’s Day 1981…..it was sunny  and 70 degrees in Ridgewood that day!”

Valentine’s Day brings wedded bliss at Bergen County Clerk’s Office

FEBRUARY 14, 2015, 8:42 PM    LAST UPDATED: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015, 10:04 PM
BY STEPHANIE AKIN
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

When Diana Acosta and Cristian Sanchez decided to get married two weeks ago, they considered planning a wedding a year in advance. Then they realized all their close family members would be in town for the Presidents Day weekend and that the Bergen County Clerk’s office would be performing ceremonies.

The last detail seemed like a happy coincidence: It was Valentine’s Day.

So Acosta and Sanchez — she in a shimmery white dress, he in a gray blazer — became one of eight couples to exchange wedding vows in the county clerk’s office Saturday.

“Usually we go to dinner for Valentine’s Day,” Acosta said. “Now it will be our anniversary.”

Beyond Bergen County, other couples who exchanged Valentine’s Day vows included 100 who were wed atop the Empire State building; British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who married his fiancée Sophie Hunter on the Isle of Wight; and as many as 1,500 people who were expected to be issued marriage licenses in Las Vegas over the Presidents Day weekend, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/valentine-s-day-brings-wedded-bliss-at-bergen-county-clerk-s-office-1.1271644

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Need A Date for Valentines : The Robot That Knows When to Swipe Right

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Need A Date for Valentines : The Robot That Knows When to Swipe Right

A new Tinder bot learns who its human overlord finds attractive. Then it goes to work.
Robinson Meyer Feb 13 2015, 7:45 AM ET

I have come to think of Tinder as a sort algorithm for the mind. It surfaces individual data entries—which happen to be humans—and asks the user to make a single decision about them: Would you make out with this person? Or, more tamely, would you be friends with this person?

If both minds sort each other’s data entries into the same category, a chat window opens.

The process is efficient, and the computer does everything except make that one, crucial choice. But perhaps that is too much work. Perhaps that single choice can be automated.

The Vancouver-based programmer Justin Long has done just that. In a post on his personal website, he describes how he automated Tinder using facial-recognition algorithms and a chat bot.

The bot, he writes, is “amazingly effective”—so effective he eventually turned it off.

Long’s bot, which he calls Tinderbox, has two steps: a sort phase and a chat phase. First, Tinderbox asks users to sort 60 faces from Tinder into the “yes” or “no” piles. Using the facial-recognition scheme Eigenface, it notes what kind of features users seem to like—attempting, in other words, to distinguish a user’s “type.” Then it goes to work, automatically sorting images from other Tinder users along the parameters it judges important.

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/02/the-tinder-bot-that-knows-when-to-swipe-right/385446

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NE Laser Vein Valentine’s Special

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NE Laser Vein Valentine’s Special

You’re our number one crush. A little love especially for you! Indulge in our limited Chocolate covered Cherry facial & hot chocolate swedish massage this month. Rich in antioxidants,nourishing ingredients your skin will be hydrated & glowing.

February Special
$65 for one treatment
$60 each when you buy a series of 3

50 minutes swedish hot chocolate massage $50

Treat Yourself

Northeast Laser Vein Institute
257 E Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood, NJ
201-445-4401

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AVConnexions Grows it’s Team: Meet Jane Tsilova

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AVConnexions Grows it’s Team: Meet Jane Tsilova

New matchmaker and dating coach joins AVConnexions to work with younger members between the age of 25 and 40.

Feb. 5, 2015

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — AVConnexions announced today that Jane Tsilova has joined the firm to further develop their dating coaching and matchmaking practice. Jane comes with 6 years’ experience in counselling. She has her Master’s degree from Montclair University.

Jane joins AVConnexions as a Matchmaker and Dating Coach. She will focus on working with their younger clientele and Jewish singles. Jane comments “I am excited to start a new challenge within AVConnexions and look forward to working with the Team of Experts to further develop their already extensive product and service suite. I am fortunate to be joining such a respected company that prides itself on exceptional service.”

Arlene Vasquez, Founder of AVConnexions, said she is excited to welcome Jane Tsilova to the team. “I’m confident that Jane will play a key role in providing and implementing high quality matchmaking and coaching solutions for our clients.”

AVConnexions, founded by Arlene Vasquez, offers the highest level of matchmaking, dating coaching, and fabulous events for singles. AVConnexions specializes in connecting successful single men and women while providing resources they need to achieve their best authentic self. They take pride in their personalized approach by meeting and interviewing every candidate until they find mutually compatible matches. Dating coaching services include a personalized 5-part process to help achieve relationship goals and instill dating confidence. AVConnexions also holds singles events that offer an ideal atmosphere for singles to mingle and get to know people who want the same thing; love in a happy committed relationship.

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What to get your sweetie this Valentine’s Day? Reservations at McDonald’s

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What to get your sweetie this Valentine’s Day? Reservations at McDonald’s

Laura Reiley, Times Food Critic

Monday, February 10, 2014 2:56pm

The Golden Arches at 6717 N Dale Mabry Highway is offering sweethearts an opportunity to “create your own McMemories” this Valentine’s Day. Think about it, a McFlurry with a side order of love.

One of the 53 Caspers Co. McDonald’s franchises in the Tampa Bay area, this location will be transformed on Friday into a sit-down restaurant, complete with LED candles, tabletop flowers and counter employees retrained as waiters offering table service and refills. They are accepting phone reservations, the first 10 of which will receive complimentary roses.

General manager Ernesto Izquierdo credits service manager Liliana Rofario with the idea.

“She came to me and asked me what I thought. She has three kids and she thought it would be a cool thing for them. Maybe for them it’s a first Valentine’s Day, and they can’t afford to go to a lot of places,” Izquierdo said. “There a misconception that it has to be romantic. It’s about showing someone you love them.”

Izquierdo spoke with Caspers Co.’s communications team, which gave the idea the green light.

https://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/food/dining/what-to-get-for-your-sweetie-this-valentines-day-reservations-at-mcdonalds/2164920

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Ben and Jerry’s Valentine Event

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Ben and Jerry’s Valentine Event

Limited Reservations Available
Reserve Today!

Ben & Jerry’s is offering a Mooeuphoric Ice Cream Experience this Valentine’s Day. You and up to two guests can reserve a personalized ice cream tasting experience with a dedicated Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Guru only on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14.

Based on your favorite flavors, we will customize a tasting menu that is sure to delight. You and your date will leave in a state of Mooeuphoria. Call for details:201-689-1122.

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Senior Citizen Valentine Dance at Ridgewood High School – Rescheduled Due to Weather

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Senior Citizen Valentine Dance at Ridgewood High School – Rescheduled Due to Weather

SENIOR CITIZEN VALENTINE DANCE

POSTPONED

Due to the inclement weather and dangerous conditions on the roads and parking lots, we feel it necessary and safe to postpone the Valentine Dance which was scheduled for Tuesday, February 11th

We will notify you with a new date and time as soon as conditions allow.

We ask you to help us to get the word out to as many people as possible.

Thank you and have a happy and safe Valentine’s Day!!

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The Legend of St. Valentine

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The Legend of St. Valentine

The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron saint–is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. But who was Saint Valentine, and how did he become associated with this ancient rite?

The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons, where they were often beaten and tortured. According to one legend, an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl–possibly his jailor’s daughter–who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and–most importantly–romantic figure. By the Middle Ages, perhaps thanks to this reputation, Valentine would become one of the most popular saints in England and France.

https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day

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Valentines Day Boudoir Photo shoot for that Someone Special

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Valentines Day Boudoir Photo shoot for that Someone Special

At the Studio or in the Privacy of your own home

So, what is boudoir photography exactly?
Boudoir photography is a sexy new trend that’s especially popular as a wedding day gift from a bride to her groom. Some also create a gift for their boyfriend or just for themselves.  Boudoir photos are usually taken wearing either just a little, or well, nothing at all. They’re hardly X-rated though, but rather PG-13 — as in classic pinup-inspired pics, or what the pros call ‘implied nudes.’ That means you’re not wearing anything, but you’re also not showing off anything either (think shot from the back, or lying on your stomach).

When should I schedule the session?
If you’re spending time and money on an exercise and beauty routine, you may want to wait until a week or so before the wedding to show off the results. Plus, a fun and pampering photo shoot is a good way to indulge and take some time out from wedding planning. Though you might be inclined arrange for the session on the morning of your wedding, resist the urge. For one, you’re not likely to feel very sultry if the rain clouds looming over your outdoor ceremony site are the first thing on your mind. Second, do you really want your to-be mother-in-law walking in on you while you’re posing in just your veil? Stick with a separate shoot so you’ll have time to really feel comfortable and get some great shots.

How long does it take?
Though it depends on the package you choose, your boudoir photo session will probably last about two hours. Why so long? It takes time for hair and makeup, plus the additional lighting setup. It may also take you a little while to relax. Most brides aren’t used to lounging around wearing little, if any, clothing in front of the camera, so your first few shots will likely look a bit stiff.

Where should I have it done?
In my studio in Old City Philadelphia or a posh hotel room. Your own home or a borrowed home is another option. The main key is to get a number of different backgrounds for poses are important, and they’ll also need lots of natural light.

What should I wear?
The most important thing — choose outfits that make you feel sexy. A good rule of thumb: Bring something white, something black, and something in a bright color so you can mix and match. A corset will create sexy curves. In addition to lingerie, don’t forget shoes, jewelry, and that engagement ring.

Should I bring anyone along?
Though you don’t want to turn your shoot into a three-ring circus, it’s a good idea to bring a friend. Why? You’ll feel more at ease if you can make a few jokes with a pal, plus she may be able to help with suggestions. Another idea: Bring a bottle of bubbly. A little champagne may help loosen things up. You’ll be posing like a pro in no time — but of course, this is a one-time-only exclusive for a very special audience (your very lucky groom).

ArtChick
Church Street Studios
122 Church Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
Daytime phone    215-650-7052
“Kristine DiGrigoli” artchickfoto@gmail.com

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The Hermitage Special Exhibit: Valentines and Victorians

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The Hermitage, a National Historic Landmark and house museum

Special Exhibit: Valentines and Victorians

January 25-February 28, 2013

In 1847, Esther Howland of Worchester, Massachusetts, designed the first American handmade Valentine. Coincidently, the first U.S. postage stamp was issued on July 1, 1847—perfect timing to mail Valentine’s Day cards!

Also in 1847, Elijah Rosencrantz hired the architect William Ranlett to renovate his 1760s farmhouse as a prestigious family home. Today, the romantic Gothic Revival-style Hermitage is a National Historic Landmark and a historic house museum that showcases the Victorian era of the mid-to-late nineteenth century. Rose-motif wallpaper gives a romantic feeling to the front parlor of The Hermitage, a room where the Rosencrantz family entertained during the nineteenth century. Hand-painted vases and vintage Valentines—and of course, red roses—adorn several of the rooms to celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Hermitage. Valentines exchanged by members of the Rosencranz family from the Hermitage Archives are also on display.

The Hermitage will celebrate Valentine’s Day from January 25 through February 28, 2013. The museum is open for guided tours Wednesdays through Sundays. Tours begin at 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15 pm. Please call ahead to be sure a volunteer docent is scheduled to conduct tours and to check for closings in case of inclement weather.

335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423-1035 • Telephone: (201) 445-8311 • E-mail: info@thehermitage.org

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The Legend of St. Valentine

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The Legend of St. Valentine
https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day

The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron saint–is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. But who was Saint Valentine, and how did he become associated with this ancient rite?

The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons, where they were often beaten and tortured. According to one legend, an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl–possibly his jailor’s daughter–who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and–most importantly–romantic figure. By the Middle Ages, perhaps thanks to this reputation, Valentine would become one of the most popular saints in England and France.

Origins of Valentine’s Day: A Pagan Festival in February
While some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death or burial–which probably occurred around A.D. 270–others claim that the Christian church may have decided to place St. Valentine’s feast day in the middle of February in an effort to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of Lupercalia. Celebrated at the ides of February, or February 15, Lupercalia was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.

To begin the festival, members of the Luperci, an order of Roman priests, would gather at a sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, were believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would sacrifice a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for purification. They would then strip the goat’s hide into strips, dip them into the sacrificial blood and take to the streets, gently slapping both women and crop fields with the goat hide. Far from being fearful, Roman women welcomed the touch of the hides because it was believed to make them more fertile in the coming year. Later in the day, according to legend, all the young women in the city would place their names in a big urn. The city’s bachelors would each choose a name and become paired for the year with his chosen woman. These matches often ended in marriage.

Valentine’s Day: A Day of Romance
Lupercalia survived the initial rise of Christianity and but was outlawed—as it was deemed “un-Christian”–at the end of the 5th century, when Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine’s Day. It was not until much later, however, that the day became definitively associated with love. During the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds’ mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of Valentine’s Day should be a day for romance.

Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages, though written Valentine’s didn’t begin to appear until after 1400. The oldest known valentine still in existence today was a poem written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. (The greeting is now part of the manuscript collection of the British Library in London, England.) Several years later, it is believed that King Henry V hired a writer named John Lydgate to compose a valentine note to Catherine of Valois.

https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day

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The history of Valentine’s Day

>Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint, and where did these traditions come from? Find out about the history of this centuries-old holiday, from ancient Roman rituals to the customs of Victorian England.

The history of Valentine’s Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men — his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day

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