Valentine's Day is believed to have originated from the
ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, which was
celebrated in mid-February. During this festival, young
men would draw names of women from a box and they
would be paired together for the duration of the festival,
often leading to marriage. The holiday was later
Christianized and named after St. Valentine, a Roman
priest who secretly performed marriages for soldiers who
were forbidden to marry by the Emperor Claudius II. St.
Valentine was martyred on February 14th, and it is
believed that this is why we celebrate Valentine's Day on
this date. Today, Valentine's Day is a day to show love
and appreciation for others, typically through the
exchange of cards, gifts, and flowers.
write this again but make a clear thesis statement and 5 research questions.
For the next assignment, you will pick 3 of your top questions. and answer them
Thesis Statement: The origins of Valentine's Day can be traced back to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia and the martyrdom of St. Valentine, eventually evolving into a day of celebration and expressions of love.
Research Questions:
1. What were the customs and traditions of the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia?
2. How did the Christianization of Lupercalia lead to the creation of Valentine's Day?
3. Who was St. Valentine and what role did he play in the history of Valentine's Day?
4. How did Valentine's Day transition from a religious holiday to a secular celebration of love?
5. What are the common symbols and traditions associated with Valentine's Day today, and how have they evolved over time?