Valentine's Day is another case. Singles don't need to be reminded that February 14 can be one of the most difficult days of the year. In face, more suicides occur on Valentine's Day than any other day of the year except Christmas.
Few People realize that this day is named after a Christian, Valentine, who lived in Rome in the third century. Tradition has it that he was both a priest and physician who sent about doing good deeds in imitation of Christ. He was arrested during a persecution of Christians, and the Roman emperor Claudius Gothicus handed him over to a magistrate. While in custody, Valentine healed the magistrate's blind, adopted daughter, and the entire family was converted to Christianity. Upon hearing this, the emperor had Valentine beheaded--on February 14. From then on Christians commemorated that day in memory of valentines life of selfless service and ministry.
Nevertheless I still feel depressed. I know I'm not suppose to, but I do. I'll be fine on Tuesday. Tuesday can't come soon enough!
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