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"In the third century after Christ, Valentine was the bishop of Terni (Italy). He wedded pairs, which were not allowed to marry in Rome at that time. The reasons were that parents did not agree with the connection or because the bridegroom was a soldier, or a slave so the marriage was forbidden. Valentine gave to the married pairs flowers from his garden. That's why flowers play a very important role on Valentine's Day. This did not please the emperor. On February 14, 269 AD, Valentin was beheaded because of his Christian faith. --- The martyr Valentine became the patron saint of the lovers."

Wikipedia

In Italy people seem to be all about couples while Saint Valentines day. Maybe because of the historical reason. It's everywhere... the thought. Except in Finland, for me. In finnish this day is called friends day instead of Saint Valentine's. I adore that idea much more than the day for lovers.

For me this day is for friends and for loved ones. It's still love.. and after all, there's not much that parts friendlove from romantic love. For the sake of that, I share with you a clip from the postsecret-project: