Valentine’s Day
Corona, CA
Although the tradition of writing amorous notes to loved ones has been occuring for over 500 years, the practice is associated with St. Valentine. In the third century there were two Valentines who preached the good word in Rome. One of these two was martyred on February 14, 269, thus giving us the eponymous date. However it was Chaucer who created the connection between love and St. Valentine in his poem Parlement of Foules, lines 309-10:"For this was on seynt Valentines day,/ When every foul cometh to chese his mate.” So however you choose to interpret the day, make it a day to appreciate those you love!
