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We celebrate many occasions: Mother's Day, Teachers' Day,
National Day, in remembrance of the different people and things
that have great (1)
significance in our lives. Do you know why the
world celebrates Valentine's Day ? History (2)
dictates that a certain Saint known as Valentine
went against his Emperor for
(3) outlawing
marriages for young men. This was in view of the fact that young
men made better soldiers -- single men were the best as they
would have no
(4) emotional baggage
attached to them.
Valentine, realising the injustice of the decree, defied his
own Emperor. However, when his actions were discovered, he was
ordered to be put to death.
In memory of him who fought to (5)
uphold love and marriage, we now celebrate
Valentine's day on every 14 of February. |
