History of Valentine's Day

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This paper discusses Valentine's Day and looks at its history and the role that Saint Valentine played in the history of this special day. It also explains the history behind the little cherub called Cupid. The paper further points out that there are nine different types of love and briefly explains each one. The paper further discusses how Valentine's Day continues to be important in America and how people buy flowers, chocolates, cards and other items as a way to express their love to their spouses or girlfriends/boyfriends.

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"The first place to begin the study of Valentine's Day is with Saint Valentine. The story of Saint Valentine cannot be proven but many people believe he was a priest named Valentine who lived in the days of the emperor of Rome named Claudius the Cruel (Good Saint Valentine). When war broke out in Rome, men did not want to leave their wives or fiances so they refused to go to war. This made the king angry and he created an order that forbid men from becoming engaged. Valentine, the priest, did not agree with this so in secret he would marry couples."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "The 9 Types of Love." Dec. 27, 2006. <http://www.visionsoflove.com/relationshipsLove/the9TypesofLove.htm>.
• "The Good Saint Valentine." (2004). Dec. 27, 2006. <http://www.intellmktg.com/im/inlove/val_hist.htm>.
• "History of St. Valentine's Day - Story Behind Cupid." Dec. 27, 2006. <http://www.theromantic.com/valentinesday/cupid.htm>.
• "The History of Valentine's Day." Dec. 27, 2006. <http://www.history.com/minisites/valentine/viewPage?pageId=882>.

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