Why is it called Valentine's Day?
There are lots of stories about St. Valentine. One says he was a priest in the church and he performed marriage ceremonies for Roman soldiers and their brides in secret because they weren't allowed to marry.
Another tale has it that once, Valentine was arrested for being a Christian. He made friends with his jailor who had a blind daughter. Just before he died he gave a letter to his friend and told him to give it to his daughter. When she opened it she could see! The message said "from your Valentine". Valentine was martyred by the Romans on February 14th for being a Christian. Later he was named a saint.
Another tale has it that once, Valentine was arrested for being a Christian. He made friends with his jailor who had a blind daughter. Just before he died he gave a letter to his friend and told him to give it to his daughter. When she opened it she could see! The message said "from your Valentine". Valentine was martyred by the Romans on February 14th for being a Christian. Later he was named a saint.