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The custom of sending special messages and gifts to the ones we love began in the year 270 A. D. The Roman Emperor Claudius found he was having problems recruiting men to serve in his armies. The men wanted to stay home with their wives and children. Angry that his men were more loyal to their wives than to himself, Claudius decided to outlaw marriage!
Couples who were in love searched for someone who would help them get married, even in secret. A priest named Valentine performed wedding ceremonies for these desperate young lovers. When the emperor found out, he had Valentine arrested and ordered his execution on February 14, the day of the Roman festival of love. Valentine's jailer had a daughter, Augustine. She was so kind to Valentine during his imprisonment, that Valentine sent a note with a grateful "thank you" message for all that she had done.
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