St. Valentine,was a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. The legend states that St. Valentine wrote a farewell to the jailer's daughter who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine".Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed. In 496 A.D. ,Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine. Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages .
Some Valentine Traditions
Hundreds of years ago in England, many children dressed up as adults on Valentine's Day. They went singing from home to home. One verse they sang was:
"Good morning to you, valentine;Curl your locks as I do mine ---Two before and three behind.Good morning to you, valentine. "
In Wales wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on February 14th. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favourite decorations on the spoons. The decoration meant, "You unlock my heart!"
In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling.
In some countries, a young woman may receive a gift of clothing from a young man. If she keeps the gift, it means she will marry him.
Some people used to believe that if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine's Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire.
Think of five or six names of boys or girls you might marry, As you twist the stem of an apple, recite the names until the stem comes off. You will marry the person whose name you were saying when the stem fell off.
Pick a dandelion that has gone to seed. Take a deep breath and blow the seeds into the wind. Count the seeds that remain on the stem. That is the number of children you will have.
If you cut an apple in half and count how many seeds are inside, you will also know how many children you will have.
Today I received a genuine autograph from Franklin Grahm . Last time I sent him a request , he sent my a small reprint. Billy Grahm is unable to sign autographs due to his Parkinsons . Anyways, I sent him a letter telling him how I was interested in his ministries and asking him why can't he sign an autograph. Then next thing I know I have a real autograph in my hands! I have the address to contact him below. It is a dream come true ! Franklin Grahm operates the Samaritan's Purse . I have listed that link below . 
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