its valentines day. was searching for some thing to listen to suit my mood before i start with my post. i got lost in to youtube and some how i stumbled up on the song i have longed waited to hear i first heard it from KJ he played that song when he was here in malay 2008 since then i never knew he recorded it he did a record and posted on youtube on may 17th 2010. name of the song is Yaa raa Huvafen- by KJ.
I wanted to do something for the Valentines day this year as well since last year though i was i alone i did have some candles and my camera with me to share that special day. but this yea some how the Valentine spirit didn't kick me till after i came home being out all day for shopping. anyways this is my contribution for this special day and i hope this makes a difference. here goes....
What is “Valentines Day”? id u ever give that thought to mind? some believe its based on Christianity. as one legend says Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome, when Emperor ClaudiusII decided that single men made better solders than those who had wives and kids. CladiusII outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, (the priest) realized the injustice of the decree, Valentine defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions where discovered, Claudius ordered that Valentine be put to death. This was one story but the history on this is not that certain.
Then there is a much more romantic and a fantasy like legend where people strongly believes in this legend. According to this legend, Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” greeting himself. While in prison, its believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl. who was the daughter of the Jailor of the jail where Valentine was held prisoner. Jailer's Daughter visited Valentine during his confinement. Before his death. Its believed that Valentines words where a letter he wrote to his Love, which he signed “From your Valentine,” and this expression that is still in use today. and its said the February 14th is the day that Valentine was put to death but there love was never lost even till today.
On a personal view Valentines Day is the day where we take one day out of the whole year to celebrate the love for the loved on as did Valentine with his letter. we celebrate the Love that has been in existence since the dawn of time. Valentines Day does not express any celebrations for a certain religion or race. as i believe Valentines Day is a day where two certain hearts come to peace to celebrate their love despite the religion, cultural and social beliefs.
We need the love today in this broken world where hate rises like a brewing fire. we need love to tame that fire and spread peace among all with in their heart. I haven’t faced anything in life that would make me lose my beliefs in love, so i strongly believe in love and I celebrate LOVE on Valentines Day. not a dead legend or someone's death. After all what u believe is what you stand for, with out faith and belief there is no meaning of living life.
all contents in this article are referred from http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day
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