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The Different Traditions Of Valentine’s Day Celebrated Around The World
When Did It Start?
Saint Valentine began arranging secret weddings for young couples in response to the unfairness perpetrated on the young men. So when the emperor learned of Valentine’s deeds, he decreed that the priest be executed. According to another legend, the saint got killed while helping Christians escape from Roman jails where they were persecuted. Saint Valentine’s popularity grew over time, and lovers worldwide began to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a day of love.
