Saint Valentine was a bishop who lived in the third century in Rome who
fight against Emperor Claudius II who ban marriage between two young
lovers.
Saint Valentine held the law of the church and helped
lovers who came to him, uniting them in a holy matrimony, but it was
only a matter of time before the Emperor heard about this and had him
arrested.
Valentine was imprisoned. While waiting for his
sentence, his jailor Asterius approached him to use his saintly power,
and heal his blind daughter. Valentine succeeded and her sight was
restored -- they became close and fell in love.
After a while,
the Emperor asked Saint Valentine to agree with the emperor about the
ban on marriage, thus giving up his religion. Valentine refused.
Just
before his execution, Valentine asked for a pen and paper and signed a
farewell message to his lover, "from your Valentine"; a phrase that
lived ever after.
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In Britain, Boxing Day is usually celebrated on the following day after Christmas Day, that's 26th December. However, strictly speaking, Boxing Day is the first weekday after Christmas.
Boxing Day is a public holiday. When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday the following Monday is the public holiday.
Why is 26 December called Boxing Day?
Traditionally, 26 December was the day to open the Christmas Box to share the contents with the poor. The Christmas box was a wooden or clay container where people placed gifts.
If you want to find out more about Boxing Day, click here.
I have put a special touch in every task designed. When I look at those smiling faces, immediately I find every effort made rewarding and worthwhile, which renews my commitment for future times to come.
May the Spirit of Christmas make your wishes come true so that you may live in
Freedom,
Peace,
Love and
Respect.
