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Happy Valentine's Day

I know I have deserted you. I fled. I know. I am sorry. I truly am. Dear blog, Here I am, with some thoughts and a promise that I will write to you regularly. Now now don't be so angry, after all I am your kin. We have been together in all the crests and troughs. Come on, smile now. :-) Today is Saint Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day A day when lovers express their love for each other by sending flowers, cards, and confectionery. This holiday has been named after two Early Christian martyrs, called as Valentines . This holiday became associated wuth 'romantic love' in the High Middle Ages. Read about the period here . The February festivities link A certain Professor alleges that Geoffrey Chaucer, known for his work, The Canterbury Tales, was the reason behind the romanticizing of St. Valentine's Day. Its believed that the Catholic Church had recognized three martyrs as Valentines. They were: Valentine of Rome Valentine of Terni and a Valentine who was martyred