by Ivy Merrill Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and friendship and the joy of having other people in your life. It’s a day of flowers, candy, and cards adorned with hearts. Valentine’s Day is also associated with romance, but the origin of the holiday is far less romantic. There are many theories on how Valentine’s Day originated. No one quite knows how it started, but the most well-known theory begins in Rome in the year 268. Emperor Claudius II wanted a fierce team of soldiers to fight in his armies. He found that when … [Read More...] about The Origin of Valentine’s Day
