ST. VALENTINE.
St. Valentine was a Roman who became a convert to Christianity. He was imprisoned for aiding the persecuted Christians and was martyred. The day of his martyrdom was February 14, 269. According to an old tradition, February 14 is the day upon which the birds choose their mates. The two events became linked together in popular fancy. In olden days it was the custom for young people to draw lots, the person drawn being the drawer's valentine and receiving a present. From this drawing of lots developed the sending of greeting cards on this day, and the cards were given the name of valentines; in Victorian days the sending of valentines was as usual as the sending of Christmas cards is to-day.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 33, 8 February 1930, Page 21
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124ST. VALENTINE. Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 33, 8 February 1930, Page 21
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