Posts Tagged ‘Saint Valentine’

Valentines Day History, historia de San Valentín

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

So-called Eros Farnese, statue of Eros of the ...
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Lovers have a day on our calendar to prove or reaffirm their love through gifts, poems and dedications, but why does the February 14? Want to know the legend of St. Valentine and where it comes from this event?

There are various theories that grant to date the origin of the Day of Love. In the Nordic countries is during this time when paired and paired birds, so this period is seen as a symbol of love and creation.