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The origin of Valentine is attributed to different myths and ;legends. We can not say which is true or false. Let’s see what this myth says; The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. There are other myths as well but I ain’t interested with the myth but with what happens during valentine celebration. From past experiences, we have discovered that Valentine gives an opportunity for us to express our love and ignite our love through different gifts and actions...