The true history of Valentine’s Day is shrouded in mystery. Whilst February has long been celebrated as a month of romance and St. Valentine’s Day, who was Saint Valentine, and how did he become associated with this ancient rite?
The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. My favourite legend, which plays to my strong romantic streak, 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. Today we celebrate his chivalrous actions by giving blood red roses in honour of his sacrifice for love.
Whatever your belief, there is no more romantic gift, than the gift of flowers on Valentine's Day. We at Ginger Lily Florists are passionate about helping you with your gift of love this Valentines Day.