Here I have posted several examples of stories of the origin of the Valentine's Day holiday in English with translations.
Saint Valentine's Day History
We celebrate Valentine’s Day every February 14th.
The story of Valentine’s Day begins in the third century with an oppressive Roman emperor Claudius II and a humble Christian priest Valentine.
Claudius declared it offensive for young men to marry. He saw the king wanted them to be solders in faraway lands. He thought that if the young men were married would worry about their families back home and so wouldn’t make very good warriors. Valentine disobeyed the king and secretly married many young couples.
When Claudius found out about it he sent Valentine to prison.
According to legend, during his imprisonment, Saint Valentine healed the daughter of his jailer, Julia. Before his execution The bishop passed her a note signed “From your Valentine” as a farewell.
This story has become into the defining tradition of Valentine’s Day.
On each February 14, Saint Valentine’s Day, messages of affection and devotion are exchanged around the world. An estimated one billion cards sent each year, making it the second largest card-sending holiday of the year behind Christmas.
Translation
The history of Valentine's Day dates back to the third century, during the time of the cruel Roman Emperor Claudius II and the humble Christian priest Valentine.
Claudius forbade young men to marry.
Valentine understood that the king needed soldiers fighting in overseas countries.
The emperor believed that he would not have good warriors if young people were married, because then they would worry about their families left in their homeland.
Valentine disobeyed the king and secretly performed the wedding ceremony for many young couples.
When Claudius found out about this, he sent Valentine to prison.
According to legend, during his imprisonment, Saint Valentine healed the jailer's daughter, Julia. Before his execution, the priest gave her a farewell note signed “From your Valentine.”
This story gave rise to the tradition of Valentine's Day.
Every February 14th, Valentine's Day, people all over the world give each other signs of attention and devotion. It is estimated that one billion Valentine's cards are sent each year, making it the second largest holiday after Christmas.
According to a Roman legend, during the third century, a man named Valentinus was imprisoned for his Christian beliefs and sentenced to death by execution. While jailed, Valentinus restored the sight of his jailer’s blind daughter. The night before Valentinus was sentenced to execution, he wrote a note to the jailer’s daughter saying, “From Your Valentine.” Valentinus was executed on Feb. 14, 269 A.D.
Translation
According to Roman legend, in the third century, a man named Valentine was imprisoned for his Christian beliefs and sentenced to death. In prison, Valentin healed the guard's blind daughter. The night before the execution, the priest wrote a note to this girl: “From your Valentine.” Valentine was executed on February 14, 269.
Legends say that Valentinus was killed for trying to help persecuted Christians escape Roman prisons.
Translation
History tells us that Valentine was killed for trying to help persecuted Christians escape from Roman prisons.
This story claims that Valentine was a priest in third-century Rome. Claudius II (Known as Claudius Gothicus, was a Roman emperor from 268 AD to 270 AD) thought single men made better soldiers. Naturally the emperor outlawed young men from marrying. Valentine is accused against this order and kept performing marriages. Claudius soon had him executed for going against his commands.
Translation
This story claims that Valentine was a priest in third century Rome. Claudius II, known as Claudius Gothicus, was the Roman Emperor from 268 AD. to 270 AD, believed that non-family youths would make the best soldiers. Thus, he prohibited young people from getting married. Valentin opposed this order and continued to perform marriages. Soon Claudius executed him because the priest disobeyed him.
In the fifth-century, legends have said that Romans honored Juno (The pagan goddess of love and marriage). On February 14, a man would pick a woman’s name out from a box and later court her for marriage. Around the time frame of 498 A.D., Pope Gelasius declared February 14 as the official St. Valentine’s Day to honor the martyr Valentine and to ultimately end the pagan celebration of Juno.
Translation
Legends say that in the fifth century, the Romans revered Juno, the pagan goddess of love and marriage. On February 14, the young man chose the girl’s name from the box, then walked her down the aisle. Around 498 AD, Pope Gelasius declared February 14 as official Saint Valentine's Day to honor the memory of the martyr Valentine and ultimately end the pagan celebration of Juno.
Story of Saint Valentine and St. Valentine’s Day The day is named after Bishop Valentine, who was alive in ancient Rome. He betrayed the Emperor by conducting illegal weddings for couples in the name of love. He was arrested and fell in love with the jailer’s daughter. Before he was executed, he gave a note to his love saying “From your Valentine”, which founded the whole meaning of the current celebration.
Translation
The history of St. Valentine and the name of the Valentine's Day holiday came in honor of Bishop Valentine, who lived in Ancient Rome. He disobeyed the Emperor by performing secret wedding ceremonies for couples in the name of love. He was arrested and in love with the guard's daughter. Before he was executed, he gave a note to his love that said: "From your Valentine." This note gave rise to this holiday.
Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th. This is not a state or national holiday. Banks and offices do not close on this day in the UK, but it is a happy little holiday for people of all ages.
According to tradition, on Valentine's Day it is customary to give valentines - cards in the shape of a heart. We suggest using our collection of Valentine's Day greetings in English with translation.
Happy Valentine's Day!
2. Be my loved one, be my Valentine!
Be my (my) beloved, be my (her) Valentina (Valentine)!
3. You are always you and that’s the reason why I love you! Happy Valentine's Day!
You always remain yourself, that's why I love you! Happy Valentine's Day!
4. You always hold a very special place in my heart! Happy Valentine's Day!
You always hold a very special place in my heart! Happy Valentine's Day!
5. I love you! From the earth till the moon! Happy Valentine's Day!
I love you! From the earth to the moon! Happy Valentine's Day!
6. They say you can only fall in love once, but I know that is not true because with you I fall in love over and over again. Happy Valentine!
They say that you can only fall in love once, but I know that is not true because with you I fall in love again and again. Happy Valentine's Day!
7. Today is Valentine’s Day. The day I would rather spend with you, because without you there is no joy for me!
Today is Valentine's Day. A day that I would like to spend with you, because without you there is no joy for me.
8. Words could never even start to tell you all the love I have for you within my heart! Happy Valentine!
Words cannot even try to express all the love that lives in my heart for you! Happy Valentine's Day!
9. We have always had and still have a special connection. So Happy Valentine's Day!
There has always been and remains a special feeling between us. So Happy Valentine's Day to you!
10. You are always in my heart, here, there and everywhere…today and every other day! Happy Valentine's Day!
You are always in my heart, here, there and everywhere... today and every other day! Happy Valentine's Day!
11. I love you today more than I did yesterday, but not as much as I will tomorrow. Happy Valentine!
I love you today more than yesterday, but not as much as I will tomorrow. Happy Valentine's Day to you!
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Valentine’s Day greetings / Congratulations on Valentine’s Day in English with translation
One of the most favorite holidays for lovers is, of course, Valentine's Day. Recently, this holiday has become popular in Russia. February 14 is now considered a romantic holiday for all lovers.
How do you say Valentine's Day in English? The writing is as follows: St. Valetine's Day, or just Valentive's Day. They also say - Happy Valentine's Day- Happy Valentine's Day.
Below I will tell you how to congratulate the person you are in love with on Valentine's Day.
As for the history of the holiday, it is as follows - the Italian martyr Saint Valentine secretly married lovers who approached him according to Christian rites, for which he was killed by the authorities, since Christianity was banned.
So Saint Valentine became a symbol for all lovers - this is the day of gifts, beautiful cards in the shape of a heart. Romantic dates are also arranged on this day.
From the article you will learn:
Dictionary - useful words and phrases for greetings on Valentine's Day
Below is a dictionary that will help you write a short love message in English.
- Valentine's Day— Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th.
- love- affection, sympathy, love
- heart- heart
- chocolate- chocolate
- present- present
- valentine— valentine, a humorous message of love
- cupid- cupid
- hug- hug tightly
- propose- offer
- romantic- romantic
- flowers- flowers
- gift- present
- jewelery- jewelry
- date- date
- to fall in love- fall in love
- loving couple- couple in love
Happy Valentine's Day greetings in English with translation
On this day, as already mentioned, lovers and others give each other small cards - valentines. At the same time, a pleasant phrase is written inside the valentine card.
Be My Valentine Love!- Be my valentine!
Won't You Be My Valentine!- Be my valentine!
Wishing You To Be My Valentine!- I want you to be my valentine!
You Are In My Thoughts…- I constantly think about you...
Will U Be My Valentine?-Will you be my valentine?
You Are My Life.- You are my life
I Love You.- I love you
Baby, Be My Valentine- Baby, be my valentine!
You Are My Everything.- You are the whole world to me!
Take A Chance On Me, Valentine!- Give me a chance!
You Are Hot!-You're such a hot thing!
My Heart Leads Me To You…- I am drawn to you with all my heart!
You Warm My Heart.- It’s always warmer with you
Let Me Be Your Valentine!- Let me be your Valentine!
With Love For My Best Friend.— To my best friend/girlfriend with love!
Here is the key to my heart, Valentine!- I give you the key to my heart!
Happy Valentine's Day.— Happy St. Day. Valentina!
Be Mine.- Be mine...
Text in English about Valentine's Day in English
St Valentine’s Day comes on February 14. It is not a legal or national holiday. Banks and offices are not closed, but it is a happy little festival for young people.
It is widely celebrated among people of all ages by exchange of “valentines”. A “valentine” may mean a special greeting-card or a little present. The day is the time to send little gifts to those you love.
Valentine’s Day is the second largest card-sending holiday of the year (after Christmas).
Approximately 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women.
Nowadays Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries of the world on February 14. It is a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as “valentines”). Modern Valentine’s Day symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid.
Translation into Russian
Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th. This is not a national or public holiday. Banks and offices do not close on this day, but it is a fun holiday for young people.
Valentine's Day is the second holiday of the year in terms of the number of cards sent (after Christmas).
About 85% of all Valentine cards are bought by women.
This day is widely celebrated among people of all ages by exchanging Valentine cards. A Valentine is a special card or small gift. On this day, it is customary to send small gifts to those you love. Flowers and chocolates are favorite gifts that lovers send to each other. The candies are packed in red heart-shaped boxes and are sold everywhere on this day.
Nowadays, Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th in many countries around the world. It is a day when lovers express their love for each other by giving flowers, confectionery and sending cards (called "Valentines"). Modern symbols of Valentine's Day include a heart-shaped card, doves, roses and the figure of a winged Cupid.
Video - congratulations on Valentine's Day - St. Valentine's Day in English
Beautiful music, beautiful words, using this video you can write a confession to your loved one or someone you like - watch and enjoy! Be happy, romantic and loved!
I love loving you. Happy Valentine's day!
I love loving you! Happy Valentine's Day!
I am glad to be spending this Valentine's Day with you. There is no one else I would rather have as my Valentine.
I'm happy to spend this Valentine's Day with you. You are my only Valentine!
I love you! From the earth till the moon! Happy Valentine's Day!
I love you! From the earth to the moon! Happy Valentine's Day!
V....is for Valentine ; you are my only Valentine
A.....is for I will Always be yours
L.....is for Love at its most extreme
E.....is for Everlasting love; Ecstatic love.
N.....is for Never-ending love
T.....is for we will Always be Together forever
I.....is for you being Intelligent and Innocent;
N....is 4 Natures naughty way of saying I luv you to
E.....is for Eternity our love is so ever lasting.
"V" means "You are my only Valentine"
"A" means "I will always be your little angel"
"L" stands for "Love of my life"
"E" - means "One Love"
"N" stands for "Furious Love"
"T" means "I am Yours forever!"
“And” means “You are so interesting and intriguing!”
"N" means "Our love is FOREVER!"
One tree can start a forest,
One smile can start a .
One touch can show love and care.
One person like you can make life beautiful!
One tree can become the beginning of a forest,
One smile can be the beginning of a friendship
One touch can show love and care.
One person like you can make life wonderful!
Do you know that beside Valentine day, the whole week (infact 2 weeks) is dedicated for various purposes, have a look at the list below:-
7 Feb Rose Day
8 Feb Propose Day
9 Feb Chocolate Day
10 Feb Teddy Day
11 Feb Promise Day
12 Feb Kiss Day
13 Feb Hug Day
14 Feb VALENTINES DAY
15 Feb Slap Day
16 Feb Kick Day
17 Feb Perfume Day
18 Feb Flirting Day
19 Feb Confession Day
20 Feb Missing Day
21 Feb Break Up
Do you know that in addition to Valentine's Day, 14 more days are dedicated to various holidays:
February 7 - Rose Day
February 8 - Marriage Proposal Day
February 9 - Chocolate Day
February 10 - Teddy Bear Day
February 11 - Promise Day
February 12 - Kissing Day
February 13 - Hug Day
February 14 - VALENTINE'S DAY
February 15 - Slap Day
February 16 - Pink Day
February 17 - Spirit Day
February 18 - Flirt Day
February 19 - Recognition Day
February 20 - Boredom Day February 21 - Parting Day
You are and will always be my Valentine.
You are and will always be my Valentine!
Be my Valentine for the rest of my life.
Be my Valentine for the rest of my life!
You make every day as special as Valentine's Day, so February 14th is just a day to celebrate what we have every day. Happy Valentine's day... every day!
With you, every day is as special as Valentine's Day, which is why February 14th is a day that we celebrate with you every day! Happy Valentine's Day to you... every day!
You may be just one small person of six billion in this huge world, but you are a huge person in my small world. Happy Valentine's Day.
You are just one little person out of 6 billion of this huge world, but you are a huge person in my little world! Happy Valentine's Day!
My heart beats strongly because of you. Happy Valentine's Day!
My heart beats so hard for you! Happy Valentine's Day!
Even though you are my Valentine by default because you are my wife, I want you to know that you still give me those 5th grade Valentines Day feelings. Happy Valentine's Day.
Even if you are my default valentine, because you are my wife, I want you to know that I still feel in seventh heaven with love for you.
I know I say it all the time, and I hope it doesn"t lose it"s meaning with you, because I really do love you. Happy Valentine's Day.
I know that I say this all the time and I hope it doesn't lose its meaning for you because I really love you very much!
We"ve had some great Valentine"s Days together, and I am looking forward to many more. I should probably stop getting you lingerie by the time I"m 80. Not because you won"t look good, I just can"t risk of a heart attack from the excitement.
We spent several happy Valentine's Day together with you. And I really want us to do a lot more. I'll probably stop giving you underwear only when I'm 80. Not because you'll look bad, but because my heart might not be able to handle such excitement!
I am extremely blessed to have you as my wife and my Valentine. I appreciate all that you are and do. You are easy to love and a beautiful person. That's why I want you as my Valentine. Happy Valentine's Day.
I am incredibly grateful that you are my wife and lover. I appreciate everything about you! You are easy to love and very beautiful. That's why I want you to be my valentine!
I know you well enough to get you the right kind of card for Valentine's Day. I wasn't able to find any that were just right for you when I looked at Hallmark cards. Luckily I found one card that I know you will love in my own wallet. Guess which card?
I know you well enough to choose exactly the Valentine's Day card that you will like. But I couldn't find one in stores. Luckily I found it in my own wallet. Can you guess which one?
Don"t wait until it"s too late
to tell someone how much you love,
how much do you care.
Because when they"re gone,
no matter how loud you shout and cry,
they won't hear you anymore.
Happy Valentine's Day
Don't wait until it's too late
tell someone how much you love,
how much you worry
because this someone will leave,
no matter how much you scream and cry,
he won't hear you anymore.
More important than learning what to get you for Valentine's Day, I have learned what not to get you for Valentine's Day.
The most important thing to know is not what to give you for Valentine's Day. Valentina, and what you don’t need to give!
Chocolate and flowers are sweet and beautiful, but not as sweet and beautiful as you. Happy Valentine's Day!
Chocolate and flowers are sweet and beautiful, but not like you!
Cupid hit the bulls eye when he hit you for me.
Cupid shot his arrow into the bull's heart when I fell in love with you!
You are my true love, and you will always be my Valentine.
You are my true love and you will always be!!!
Your love makes my life so much more interesting and fullfilling. Thanks for being my Valentine. Happy Valentine's day.
Your love makes my life so interesting and fulfilling. Thank you for being my Valentine!
Valentine's day is a great holiday to celebrate with you. You make it a blast.
Valentine's Day is a big holiday that I celebrate with you! It's like an explosion!
I don't just love you. I love that I get to have you as my Valentine. Happy Valentine's Day!
I don't just love you! I love that you are my Valentine!
I want to let you know that I want you to be my Valentine. Again!
I want you to know, I want you to be my Valentine! Again!
The February holiday of all lovers is firmly established in Russian culture, although its roots originate in Ancient Greece. The favorite holiday of all Catholic countries has gained popularity in Russia since the 90s of the twentieth century: lovers wait for February 14 to give each other valentines, inside of which there are warm words for a loved one.
However, every year it becomes more and more difficult to come up with congratulations. The banal signatures “With love”, “Long and strong love” and others are already boring. So why not surprise your other half with touching poetry in English? The holiday is still “Western”: it’s time to turn to cultural phenomena of a different mentality.
One of the most famous is the following congratulation:
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet,
And so are you!
You can find famous poems on the theme of love and write them down in a postcard. Don’t forget that your friends are also counting on your congratulations, so stock up on kind words for them too:
It's nice to have a friend like you.
I"ll tell you what I"m going to do.
Because you make me feel so fine,
I"ll take you for my valentine!
In the end, you can just remember the common wording of Valentine’s cards:
Happy Valentine's Day!
Be my loved one, be my Valentine!
I love you today more than I did yesterday,
but not as much as I will tomorrow.
Happy Valentine!
Let every Valentine's card be filled with pleasant wishes and make them unexpected Happy Valentine's Day greetings in English, adding sophistication and novelty to words about love learned by heart!
Who will believe my verse in time to come,
If it were fill"d with your highest deserts?
Though yet, heaven knows, it is but as a tomb
Which hides your life and shows not half your parts.
How can I compare you to a luxurious summer day,
When are you a hundred times more beautiful, beautiful friend?
Then the tender leaves are torn off by a stormy whirlwind
And summer after spring hurries on its way.
So should the lines of life that life repair,
Which this, Time's pencil, or my pupil pen,
Neither in inward worth nor outward fair,
Can make you live yourself in the eyes of men.
This is how life will correct everything that has been mutilated.
And if you give yourself to love,
She will rather immortalize you,
Than this fugitive, fragile pencil.
I love you! From the earth till the moon! Happy Valentine's Day!
I love you! From the earth to the moon! Happy Valentine's Day!
The sky is full of golden stars shining in the light of the moon, but the most beautiful light I see is in your eyes. Happy Valentine's Day!
The sky is full of golden stars shining in the moonlight, but the most beautiful light I see is in your eyes. Happy Valentine's Day!
Today is Valentine's Day. The day I would rather spend with you, because without you there is no joy for me!
Today is Valentine's Day. A day that I would like to spend with you, because without you there is no joy for me.
You always hold a very special place in my heart! Happy Valentine's Day!
You always hold a very special place in my heart! Happy Valentine's Day!
My Love, I am ready to give up everything for you, and just hope that only you will be for me. Happy Valentine!
My beloved (my beloved), for your sake I am ready to give up everything, and I hope that only you will be for me! Happy Lovers!
Words could never even start to tell you all the love I have for you within my heart! Happy Valentine!
Words cannot even try to express all the love that lives in my heart for you! Happy Valentine's Day!
