February~ the month of love

Hello February..!! i'm sure everyone out there must have something on your mind about February. Well, obviously February always have been reflected of month of love. why?- Simply, the Valentine's Day.! ohhh yeeaahh for couple. But for single? No worries girls and guys out there who are single. It doesn't matter if you are single or couple or married, you still can enjoy your February!

So, basically people always relate February with Valentine's Day. The month of where couple feel the passion of love and eager to express their feelings of love in several romantic ways such as gifts of chocolates, flowers, cards...or simply having nice and romantic dinner with their couple..or maybe do things together with their couple. How sweet when you and your couple have a walk at the seashore while holding hands and watch sunset together.!!

I'm sure everyone love February. (Though i;m not born in February, yet i also love February..!) For some people maybe illegal celebrate this day - especially i know Muslim (because i have lots of Muslim friends, BUT i do respect their believes..!!) But this entry is for anybody that celebrate and will celebrate this day (of course, no offense to those who not celebrate it..ok. i do not want this entry to become so personal towards anyone's life or believes..)

Valentine's Day is normally celebrate on 14 February every year. That is why people always called February is the month of love as Valentine's Day is somehow can be relate with love. Most symbol that used by nowadays Valentine's Day celebration is heart red shapeed, doves, and also cupids.

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.

 Now you understand a little bit of Valentine's Day and why February is so special month until it called month of love. Well, do you all have your valentine?(haha..it's a cliche question..!)

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Attuuukkooii..! panat boh gia menaip entri ni..:-)

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