Metro A Brief History of Valentine’s Day – The Suburban Times

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This heartfelt event appears to have originated around 270 AD when a priest named Valentine was imprisoned in ancient Rome for providing aid to persecuted Christians.

According to legend, while in prison, Valentine became acquainted with the young daughter of the prison jailer. She often visited him and he began to send her letters signed “From Your Valentine”. That expression is still in use today. It’s also alleged that he may have created small paper hearts and presented them to other prisoners as a symbol of faith and hope

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