On the eve of the wonderful holiday of VALENTINE'S DAY, I was fascinated by the history of this holiday and did a little research!
So.....
There are several Hypotheses about the appearance of this magical holiday, and some of them we will present today!
1. The story of the aristocratic " About the Duke of Orleans»
In 1415, after the defeat of France, the English captured the Duke of Orleans, one of the outstanding poets of France. While he was in captivity, his young wife Bonne d'Armagnac was waiting for him at home, and in order to be a little closer to her, Karl wrote her love letters. But they were never to meet — the duchess died around 1430, when the Duke of Orleans was still in prison. And according to one version, it is he who is credited with creating the first "Valentine".
2. Literary history " About Geoffrey Chaucer»
Another option for strengthening the holiday of Valentine's Day in the human consciousness is the influence of English and French literature from the end of the XIV century. For the first time, Valentine's Day is celebrated in the poem "The Bird Parliament" by Joseph Chaucer, which was written in honor of the engagement of King Richard II of England and Anne of Bohemia. In the literature, this is the first mention that Valentine's Day has a special meaning for lovers.
3. Roman History " About Patricia Valentine»
This legend tells about the Roman patrician Valentine, who himself became a Christian and converted his subjects to the same faith. On one of the evenings, he conducted the wedding of young lovers, but this became known to the emperor, and all three were captured. Valentine, since he belonged to the upper class, could not be kept in prison and executed, but lovers were threatened with death. Having agreed with the guards, Valentine switched places with the newlyweds. And before entering the arena of death, he passed the last letter through a blind girl. Subsequently, the girl's vision returned and she became a beauty.
Here are some of the most popular stories and hypotheses about the origin of the best holiday in the world! Love each other! Take care of each other! Give gifts! I wish you happiness and love!