Lovers send chocolates, greeting cards and flowers to each other on this day to show their love or friendship.
This festival originally commemorates two martyrs in the early Christian church named Warren Tai.
origin
Predecessor-Faun Festival
About the so-called Valentine's Day today, its roots can be traced back to ancient Greece, when the Greek worship of Pan was very popular. Pan is the god of fertility, O. He is described as half man and half goat, with rough temperament and moodiness, which makes people feel scared when they think of him. In fact, the word panic in English literally means "of Pan", which is very vivid.
Pan is supposed to be a blowjob while guarding the herd. However, he is easily distracted. Pan had many affairs with many fairies and goddesses. A sculpture depicts Pan being close to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and Eros hovering above them, just like Cupid depicted in today's Valentine's Day cards.
Many Romans also worshipped a similar god, O, called Faunus. He is also described as half man and half goat. On February 15 every year, the Romans would worship Faunus in a carnival way. During this festival, some men in thin clothes will run around the mountain, waving goatskins in their hands. Any woman who wants to have a baby will stand by the runway. The Romans believed that if a sprinting man whipped a woman with a whip, her infertility would be cured without medicine.
The origin of valentine's day names
Brewer's Dictionary of Proverbs and Fables says: "Valentinus was a Roman priest, who was imprisoned for helping persecuted Christians. He later converted to Christianity ... and was finally clubbed to death, and died on February 14th ... "
The relationship between the ancient custom of celebrating Valentine's Day and Valentina is purely coincidental. In fact, this festival is probably related to the faun festival in ancient Rome or the mating season of birds. Valentine's Day is characterized by lovers giving gifts to each other. Today, people like to express their feelings with valentine's cards. Valentine's cards are usually painted with Cupid, the heart shot by an arrow and so on. "
Regarding the relationship between Cupid and Valentine's Day, the above dictionary says: "Cupid (Latin cupido, meaning desire and love), the Roman god of love, is equivalent to the Greek god of love eros. He is usually represented by a lovely little boy with two wings on his back, blindfolded by cloth and holding a bow and arrow. "
The World Book Encyclopedia provides further information that there are actually different opinions about the origin of Valentine's Day. The encyclopedia pointed out: "It is said that during the year 200 AD, the Roman Emperor Claudius II prohibited young men from getting married. He thinks unmarried men can be better soldiers. A priest named Valentai disobeyed the emperor's orders and secretly married a young man. ..... Rumor has it that Warren Tai was executed on February 14, 269 AD. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, in 496 AD, Pope Saint Chirassi I abolished the faun festival at the end of the fifth century AD and designated February 14 as Valentinus Day. " This festival is now popular in the form of "Saint Valentim's Day", that is, Valentine's Day.
/kloc-people began to commemorate this day after 0/4 century. Now, the Chinese translation of "Valentine's Day" is called Valentine's Day in English to commemorate him.
Regardless of the true origin of Valentine's Day, this custom originated from ancient beliefs and was named after the "saints" of Christian countries. Valentine's Day is also used by the business community as another excuse to make profits from others.
Valentine's day culture
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Valentine's Day dinner date usually represents the key to the development of a relationship. Cultures of various countries (regions): America: On this day, a man says "Happy Valentine's Day" to his female friends, which has no special emotional relationship, but gradually evolved into a form of greeting in public. But men seldom greet another man like this in public. Britain: Since17th century, Valentine's Day has become common. Japan: A woman gives chocolates to a man she likes, while a man returns them in White Day (ホワィトデ`, White Day) one month later, which is the result of Japanese businessmen's hype in 1977. "Yomiuri Shimbun" explained: "The gift is designated as white chocolate, the reason is to avoid being stingy ... > >
Question 2: What is Valentine's Day (English: Valentine's Day), also known as St. Valentine's Day, is one of the traditional festivals in the West on February 14 every year.
Lovers send chocolates, greeting cards and flowers to each other on this day to show their love or friendship.
This festival originally commemorates two martyrs in the early Christian church named Warren Tai.
origin
Statement 1: In the 3rd century A.D., Emperor claudius II of the Roman Empire renounced all marriage promises in the capital Rome. At that time, it was for the sake of war that more carefree men could go to the battlefield. A priest named Sanctus Valentinus did not follow this will and continued to hold church weddings for young people who loved each other. After the incident was reported, Father Valentin was first whipped, then stoned, and finally hanged on February 14, AD 270. /kloc-people began to commemorate this day after 0/4 century. Now, the Chinese translation of "Valentine's Day" is called Valentine's Day in western countries to commemorate the priest who died for his lover.
Statement 2: It is said that Valentine was one of the earliest Christians. Being a Christian at that time meant danger and death. In order to cover other martyrs, Valentane was caught and put into prison. There he cured the blind eyes of the warden's daughter. When the tyrant heard of a miracle, he was so frightened that he beheaded Valentane. According to legend, on the morning of the execution, Valentane wrote an affectionate farewell letter to the warden's daughter, with the signature: From your Valentine. On the same day, the blind girl planted an apricot tree with red flowers in front of his grave to express her feelings. This day is February 14. Since then, Christianity has designated February 14 as Valentine's Day.
Statement 3: In ancient Rome, February 14 was a festival to show respect for Jonah. Jonah was the queen of the Roman gods, and the Romans regarded her as the god of women and marriage at the same time. The following February 15 is called Lupsala Festival, which is used to show respect to other gods under Jonah.
In ancient Rome, the lives of young people and girls were strictly separated. However, on Lupsala Festival, boys can choose the name of a girl they love and carve it on a vase. In this way, during the festival, the young man can dance with the girl of his choice to celebrate the festival. If the selected girl is interested in the boy, they can always be paired, and eventually they will fall in love and get married together in church. Later generations designated February 14 as Valentine's Day.
Statement 4: It originated from the Lupercalia Festival in ancient Rome.
This statement is that the Christian church celebrated this day to christianize the faun festival in ancient Rome (celebrated on February 15 every year to protect the productivity of people, fields and livestock).
Among the gods worshipped by the Romans, Lupercus was in charge of the protection of shepherds and sheep. Every year in mid-February, the Romans hold a grand ceremony to celebrate the festival of faun.
Compared with now, the calendar at that time was a little later, so the festival of faun was actually a celebration of the coming spring. Some people also say that this festival is to celebrate Faunus, which is similar to the ancient Greek sheep's foot and the horned Pan, who is in charge of animal husbandry and agriculture.
With the expansion of Roman forces in Europe, the custom of faun festival was brought to France and Britain. One of people's favorite holiday activities is similar to lottery. The names of young women are placed in boxes, and then young men come forward to draw them. A pair of men and women who have been drawn become lovers for a year or more.
The rise of Christianity made people's custom of commemorating the gods gradually indifferent. The priests didn't want people to give up the joy of the festival, so they changed Lupercalia to Valentine's Day and moved it to February 14th. In this way, the legend about Brother Valentin and the ancient festivals are naturally combined. This festival was the most popular in medieval England. After the names of unmarried men and women are drawn, they will exchange gifts with each other, and women will become the Valentine of men within this year. A man's sleeve will be embroidered with a woman's name, so taking care of and protecting the woman will become the god of the man ... > >
Question 3: What do you mean, Valentine's Day is celebrated every year? I don't think it has any taste. Only those who haven't passed it will look forward to it and understand this festival better.
Question 4: What is the definition of Valentine's Day? As a long-standing traditional festival in Europe and America, Valentine's Day is held on February 14 every year, also called Valentine's Day ("Saint Valentine's Day"). There are two different versions about the origin of Valentine's Day. Version 1: In Rome in the third century AD, the tyrant Claudius came to power. At this time, there were frequent wars inside and outside Rome, and people were in dire straits. In order to supplement the soldiers and continue the war, Claudius ordered that all men of a certain age must join the Roman army and serve the country with their lives. Under the pressure of this law, the husband left his wife, the teenager left his lover, and the whole of Rome was shrouded in a long acacia. The tyrant was very angry about this. In order to achieve his own goal, he even ordered that Chinese people be forbidden to hold wedding ceremonies, and even asked those who were already married to ruin their engagement. Valentine, a venerable monk living in the capital, couldn't bear to see couples being separated alive, so he secretly presided over the wedding ceremony for couples who came to ask for help. For a time, this exciting news spread all over the country, and more couples secretly came to Kangmo O ⒈┚┚ Claudius. When he learned about it, he flew into a rage and put the monk in jail, and eventually he was tortured to death. The day the friar died was February 14, AD 270. In order to commemorate this man who dared to fight the tyrant, people commemorated him on February 14, gradually making February 14 a festival. As time goes by, people can no longer remember Claudius' name, his scepter and sword, but they will still remember Brother Valentine, because that day is Valentine's Day, which is Valentine's Day. Version 2: In the third century A.D., Christianity held a negative attitude towards the rule of the Roman Empire and refused to admit its worship of the Roman emperor, so it was brutally suppressed and persecuted by the Empire. A Christian named Valentine was arrested for publicly condemning Rome's suppression of Christianity and calling on believers to rise up and resist. In prison, he suffered inhuman torture, but he still stuck to his beliefs. The warden's daughter, a beautiful and gentle girl, was impressed by his awe-inspiring righteousness and fell in love with him. From then on, the two men often confided in each other in a dark, damp dungeon, pledging vows of eternal love. It's hard to have a lover. Valentine was sentenced to death because she refused to submit to Rome. Before his execution, he wrote a long letter to his lover, expressing his undying love for her and his difficulties in not giving up his faith for the sake of love, and then he went to the execution ground and died in awe. This day happens to be February 14. After Valentine's death, the girl was heartbroken and fell on her lover's body, crying and crying, and all the people watching were sad and crying. In order to commemorate this unforgettable day and express their best wishes that all lovers in the world will be well, the majority of Christians and young men and women designated February 14 as Valentine's Day. Other explanations: Version 1: Valentine'sday is the English name for Valentine's Day. Literally, it is difficult to see any connection between Chinese and western appellations. There is a touching story hidden in it. Around the third century AD in Rome, Caesar had been dead for almost 300 years, and the tyrant Claudius was in power. At that time, there were frequent wars inside and outside Rome, and the people were in dire straits. In order to supplement the men and carry the war to the end, Claudius ordered that all men of a certain age must join the Roman army and serve the country with their lives. Since then, the husband left his wife and the teenager left his lover. So the whole of Rome was shrouded in a long acacia. The tyrant was furious at this. In order to achieve his own goal, he even ordered that Chinese people be forbidden to hold wedding ceremonies, and even asked those who were already married to ruin their engagement. However, tyranny cannot forbid love. In the tyrant's country, there lived a venerable monk, Valentine, our hero. He couldn't bear to see couples like this in where will you go, so he secretly presided over God's wedding ceremony for couples who came to ask for help. For a time, this exciting news spread all over the country, and more couples secretly came to ask the monks for help. However, it was soon known by the tyrant, so he once again showed his cruel face-putting the monk in prison and eventually torturing him to death. The day the friar died was February 14, and February 14 in 270 AD. People commemorate this daring and violence ... > >
Question 5: What do you mean by Valentine's Day and the so-called "lover"? Open the dictionary and you will find that the meaning of the word lover is "one of the men and women who love each other". However, it seems that it is out of line with the present world to simply define lovers as lovers, boyfriends and girlfriends. Since lovers and privacy have become popular in Qi Fei, when it comes to lovers, people can't help thinking: lovers, mistresses. The dark relationship and the interest-filled behavior naturally make you have associations that are not beautiful and romantic. The definition of "lover" has become like running water, unpredictable. A lover is the person between a friend and a lover, the tragic maker who alienates your friends and makes your lover hate you. The lover is the little angel with wings that makes sociologists fear forever and gives him inspiration and topics. A lover is a rebel who confuses Taoists and can't love and hate. A lover is the one who struggles in the vortex of love, wanders inside and outside the walls of the family and counts the stars in the maze of marriage. A lover is the scarred and unyielding trekker who walks a tightrope in search of love between law and marriage. A lover is the one beside you who makes you secretly look at your watch while making up love words and vows, fearing that you will miss the time to go home. A lover is someone who doesn't know how much he loves you or is loved and will hate you at any time. A lover is a temporary worker who comes to your heart when your feelings are barren to make up for your emotional hole. A lover is the dearest person you love so much that you can't put an engagement ring on that ring finger. A lover is the one who lures you to catch her by a brilliant saussurea involucrata on the steep cliff, but tries hard to prove how dangerous it is. A lover is a leprechaun who always excites you and forgets yourself without carefully seeking understanding and tolerance. A lover is wine that makes you forget your troubles. A lover is a regret medicine that allows you to experience the pain after waking up.
Question 6: What are the meanings of Valentine's Day? Where do the twelve Valentine's Days come from? 12 Valentine's Day is due to people's loyal belief in love or commercial hype. Now, every month in a year, 14, plus traditional St. Valentine's Day, there are already 12 different Valentine's Days. Name: Introduction: diary day1month14th. On this day, couples will give each other enough diaries to record their love affairs for a whole year, as a symbol that they will walk hand in hand in the coming year and leave more beautiful memories. And single girls, at the beginning of this new year, should have confessions and plans for the people they like, write them in their diaries and sow the seeds of love in their hearts. Western traditional Valentine's Day (February 14) is one of the traditional festivals in the west. On this day, men and women exchange chocolates, greeting cards and flowers to express their love or friendship, which has become a favorite festival for young people in Europe and America. There are probably as many lovers in the world as there are explanations about the origin of Valentine's Day. Just like China people now spend Christmas with almost fanatical enthusiasm, Valentine's Day has quietly penetrated into the minds of countless young people and become another important festival besides the traditional festivals in China. White day March 14 is white day. Everyone should be familiar with it. The popular explanation is, 2? 14 If a boy receives a gift from a girl, he should have an answer in white day a month later. White day is popular in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan Province and other regions. It is the continuation of Western Valentine's Day as we know it, the earliest "non-mainstream" Valentine's Day, and the forerunner of other "non-mainstream" Valentine's Days. In fact, the birth of white day was an out-and-out "commercial conspiracy". White day was first born in 1977. It was initiated by Shi Cun Wanshengtang, a dessert (sub) manufacturer in Hakata District, Fukuoka City, Japan, to advocate that the recipient should return gifts to the other party as a means to promote candy. The festival was originally called "Candy Giving Day" (キャンデ `. Since 1980, the sugar used in candy was white, so it was renamed as "white day". Soon after, chocolate manufacturers found that they could also benefit from this festival, so they also began to promote white chocolate. Now, in addition to candy and white chocolate, other gifts are included in this day. At present, there is no conclusion about whether the man gives gifts first or the woman gives gifts first in Valentine's Day and white day. The key point is that this kind of festival gives both men and women who have feelings and destiny an opportunity to express their own thoughts, and the relevant businessmen can of course take the opportunity to make a fortune. Black Valentine's Day is just like a spoof. April 14 is Black Valentine's Day. You may know something about the name, which is similar to Singles' Day. It is said that this festival originated from South Korea. It seems that this Valentine's Day comes from the resentment of people who have never had Valentine's Day: although not all lovers in the world can last forever or even have it, who says that it is impossible to have Valentine's Day if you are alone or lonely? "Black Valentine's Day" is the Valentine's Day for single aristocrats. In the first two months, they may not have received sweet little gifts, and no one can send chocolates, but on April 14, everyone got together to encourage each other, cheer up, turn grief into strength, and have a good time, so as to eliminate the loneliness of being alone. That's true, but single aristocrats can also be happy on this day. People who celebrate the holidays will let themselves live in a 100% black world, wear black suits, black hats and black shoes, eat noodles made of black beans, drink coffee without creamer, enjoy the bitter taste of black coffee, and let love go to hell for a while! Yellow and Rose Day May 14 is also Valentine's Day. If it is May, you still haven't made any progress. Wearing a yellow shirt or yellow suit and eating yellow curry rice on this day is to tell everyone: "I am still available!" The best hint. Spring is a pleasant day, and wearing yellow on your body is quite in line with the seasonal atmosphere. May is the season when roses sprout, and the climate is pleasant and suitable for traveling, so many couples choose this day to take them outdoors for an outing, so May 14 is also called "Valentine's Day for Roses". Valentine's Day is also a day to set an example. Giving people red roses is to pour out love. Sending white roses means that you are still hesitant ... > >
Question 7: What is diaryday on Valentine's Day 0 1 month 14? Couples give each other love diaries on February 14 (stvalentine'sday) and traditional Valentine's Day on March 14 (whiteday). Black Valentine's Day 1(blackday), the day when boys give gifts back, belongs to the Valentine's Day of single aristocrats on May 2 1 Black Valentine's Day on May 2 14, yellow& Rose Valentine's Day (Yellow &: Roseday), put on yellow clothes and eat yellow curry rice on this day to tell everyone that you are still single. In addition, sending red roses on this day means pouring out your love, sending white roses means that you are undecided. If you send yellow roses, it means goodbye to Kiss Valentine's Day on June 14. Couples show their love for each other by kissing. silverday Valentine's Day (July 14) is a good opportunity to bring your lover home and let your parents know. greenday Valentine's Day (August 14) is a hot summer, so you might as well take a cool forest trip with your partner. music& Valentine's Day and photo Valentine's Day (September 14) Photoday) is a good day for large-scale social activities, and there are many couples taking photos with the blue and clear sky on this day, so it is also called photo Valentine's Day 10/4 wine Valentine's Day (wineday). Of course, it is a little wine 1 1 month 14 orange& Valentine's Day. Movieday), on this day, couples can catch up with two movies in a row. After watching them, have a glass of orange juice1February14th, hug in public, and announce your love to the world.
Question 8: What Valentine's Day is 14 every month, what does it mean, and how to go to Valentine's Day every month:
1 month14th Diary Day diary day
At the beginning of the new year, you should have a confession and plan for the person you like, write it in your diary and sow the seeds of love in your heart.
February 14 Valentine's Day Traditional Valentine's Day
According to the western tradition, if you like him, give him chocolate quickly, and hurry up, because he may not only receive your chocolate ~ ~
March 14 White Day white day
Send to wait for this day! Does he like you too? Or does he like chocolate? We will know today! One month after giving away chocolate, girls can receive white candy from boys who also like themselves. Eat a candy, it feels so sweet!
April 14 Black Day Black Valentine's Day
This black is not Black Friday, but miscellaneous sauce is black. He ate the chocolate you sent, and you tasted the candy he sent, so let's eat miscellaneous sauce noodles! In the traditional good taste, two people's hearts can also be connected.
May 14 Yellow &; Rose Day rose valentine's day
We've been together for a while, too. Does he really like you? Is he really the one you are looking for? It's time to confess! Excuse me? It doesn't matter, you just need to buy roses for each other today! White-general friend, yellow-confidant, red-lover. You will definitely send the red one.
June 14 kiss valentine Kiss Day
Did you get his red roses, too? I'm leaving. Because you are going to kiss soon! See others in kiss today, don't shy away, because today is Kiss Day.
July 14 Silver Day Silver Valentine's Day
The traditional custom is to get engaged with a silver ring, so today you also buy a pair and wear it on your hands as a witness of your sweet mood.
August 14 Green Day Green Valentine's Day
People who love each other go for an outing in pairs, climb mountains and swim to feel the nature, just as they want to walk through love hand in hand.
September 14 Music &; Photo Day photo valentine's day
The love song that has been practiced for a long time finally appeared today. Although it is tone-deaf, there will be a new smile if you listen to it! Take out your camera and photograph this bright and sweet smile.
1October14th Wine Day Valentine's Day
The crimson wine is swaying by candlelight, and love should be tasted slowly with heart.
1 1 month14th Orange &; Movie Day movie valentine's day
Are you free tonight? Let's go to the movies! Go to the cinema hand in hand, remember to buy orange juice.
1feb14th Hug Day hugs valentine's day.
One year later, you are still in love. You see snowflakes floating in the sky, and you embrace each other, never knowing the cold ...
Question 9: What are the twelve Valentine's Days in a year? diary day:1month 14.
On this day, couples will give each other enough diaries to record their love affairs for a whole year, as a symbol that they will walk hand in hand in the coming year and leave more beautiful memories.
◎ Valentine's Day: February 14.
In the 3rd century BC, the Roman emperor issued a decree forbidding marriage to prevent married men from leaving home to serve as soldiers, but Bishop Valentin still secretly married young people against the emperor's will. He was imprisoned for this and died in prison on February 14, 273. In order to commemorate him, later generations designated the day of his martyrdom as "Valentine's Day", which later became a well-known Valentine's Day.
In western tradition, young people are the protagonists of Valentine's Day. They solemnly choose gifts and flowers for their lovers during this festival to express their love. According to the ancient legend, spoony girls put laurel leaves on pillows the night before the Hualun Pavilion, hoping to meet their sweetheart in their dreams.
In the United States, Valentine's Day is not only a festival for young people, but also friends who are close to H can exchange small gifts to express their feelings and enhance friendship. Many merchants specially sell chocolate candy decorated with hearts, red roses with ribbons, tulip bouquets and other gifts, and all kinds of valentine cards are even more dazzling.
For many Asian women, this day is particularly important, because although the culture is more traditional and conservative, social values have generally accepted that girls take the initiative to show their affection to their favorite objects on this day.
◎ white day (White Day): March 14.
There is no so-called "white day" tradition in the West. In the East, after a girl gives a boy a gift to express her affection on February 14, if the other person has the same affection or affection, she will return a lover's gift to the girl on March 14 to show that she is soul mates. If a boy has no feelings for a girl, as long as he deliberately ignores this day, it will be regarded as a euphemistic refusal.
Now it doesn't matter who gives gifts on Valentine's Day. As long as one party receives a gift from the opposite sex on February 14 to express his or her love, he or she will choose whether to respond on March 14, the day of "white day". For lovers who are already together, this day is a day to return each other's Valentine's Day gifts.
◎ Black Day: April 14.
Although not all lovers in the world can last forever or even have it, who says that you can't have Valentine's Day if you are alone or lonely? Black Valentine's Day is the Valentine's Day for single aristocrats. In the first two months, they may not have received sweet little gifts, and no one can send chocolates, but on April 14, everyone got together to encourage each other, cheer up, turn grief into strength, and have a good time, so as to eliminate the loneliness of being alone.
It's called Black Valentine's Day. On this day, people who plan to celebrate the festival will let themselves live in a 100% black world, wear black suits, black hats and black shoes, eat noodles made of black beans, drink coffee without cream, and enjoy the bitter taste of black coffee.
◎ Yellow and Rose Day: May 14.
If it's May, and you still haven't made any progress, wearing a yellow shirt or yellow suit and eating yellow curry rice on this day is the best hint to tell everyone "I am still available". Spring is a pleasant day, and wearing yellow on your body is quite in line with the seasonal atmosphere.
May is the season when roses sprout, and the climate is pleasant and suitable for traveling, so many couples choose this day to go outdoors together, so May 14 is also called "Valentine's Day for Roses".
Giving people red roses on rose day is to pour out love; Sending white roses means that you are still undecided; If you send a bunch of yellow roses, it means goodbye.
◎ Kiss Day: June 14.
This is an important festival for couples. On this day, couples don't have to be shy, and they can show their love for each other by kissing generously. Of course, romantic atmosphere, such as flowers before the moon and candlelight dinner, is very helpful to seal it with a kiss!
◎ Silver Day: July 14.
Silver Valentine's Day is a good opportunity to bring your lover home to your parents or introduce him to other elders you respect. Of course, all the expenses of this day are paid by these "lovely elders". >
Question 10: What exactly does Valentine's Day mean? What does it mean? Specifically, who is suitable for it? What's the meaning? Lover here refers to lovers and lovers, and of course it also refers to lovers in general (all shall be well, jack shall have Jill). Valentine's Day, also known as Saint Valentine's Day. Originated in ancient Rome, it is held every February 14. Originally a western festival, Chinese people just followed it. Tanabata is the true Valentine's Day for Chinese people.
So Valentine's Day should be lovers' day and lovers' day. Of course, this also varies from person to person.