Remembering The Sacrifice of Saint Valentine

Without doubt, Valentine's Day is easily one of the most popular days that is celebrated all over the world by men and women with unmatched zeal and enthusiasm, this is the day for which people make their own plans to celebrate this lovely occasion and surprise their loved ones with special Valentine's Day Gifts For Girlfriend. This day is all about making your loved one feel the most special and loved person in the world and you can do it by giving her the gift which surpasses even her own expectations. You can say all those cosy words but without a well thought-out gift, you can't hope to score good marks with her.

What is surprising that a large number of people celebrate this day but most of them have no clue whatsoever of the story behind celebrating this day filled with love and emotions. What's more surprising is that there's no one story that is associated with Valentine's Day celebration. Though it is quite clear that the real figure behind this idea is no other than St. Valentine himself. One of the stories that is associated with the celebration of Valentine's Day is that this was the day when St.Valentine's breathed his last while in the jail confinement.

It is said that before he took his last breath, he wrote a very emotional letter to the girl whom he loved no end. It is said that he ended that moving letter with “From Your Valentine” along with his signature. St. Valentine was considered as a true lover from that day and this tradition has been kept alive by millions of people who celebrate this day with love, warmth and affection. These wordings have a magical effect on the receiver and these words are used on almost each and every personalized gift item on this day.

There's one more legend that states that the Valentine was a priest in the capital of Italy, Rome, and he served his role during the third century during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. Emperor made an announcement that no single men will be allowed to get married as he thought that in order to have the best soldiers in the face of war, it is essential that his army includes single men who are not distracted due to wives and families and the responsibilities that are related to marriage and family life. St. Valentine was quite vocal in his criticism of Emperor's decision and he continued to defy emperor's order by continuing to perform marriages of young couples secretly. When emperor Claudius II came to know of it, he was furious with this act of St. Valentine and ordered his killing.

It is also believed that Valentine's Day Gifts For Girlfriend are meant to pay respect to St.Valentine who sacrificed his life just to keep the flame of love burning between two souls. Thus, this day is commemorated as the death anniversary of St. Valentine and to remember his ultimate sacrifice as well as to take inspiration from his unselfish act of love.