ST. VALENTINE'S DAY IN LITHUANIA

HISTORY It is Believed that Saint Valentine was

a Roman bishop who lived in the third century.

Then the Roman Emperor Claudius II had issued an order prohibiting marriage

The Emperor thought that married men are more emotionally attached to their families and they can’t be good warriors

The Bishop Valentine, seeing the young people's pain, married them secretly.

When Claudius II heard about the bishop's conduct, Valentine was arrested and shut down in the prison, where on February 14th  Valentine was put on death punishment.

After some time, Valentine was declared as a saint.

ST. VALENTINE He lived in the third

century. This is one

of three Roman martyrs and saints of Rome 

Valentine was a priest and bishop of the Christian

His name marks the  Day of lovers February 14.

LUPERCALIUS February 14th could be associated with

the ancient Roman feast - Lupercalius. Under the current calendar, February was the beginning of spring, and Lupercalius - spring and love feast. In ancient Rome, young boys and girls were strictly segregated lives, but during this holiday tradition made it possible to make friends and couples.

TRADITIONS IN LITHUANIA

THIS CELEBRATION IS VERY RECENT IN LITHUANIA  - IT IS CELEBRATED ONLY

AFTER INDEPENDENCE DAY IN 1990. SO THE CELEBRATION TRADIT

IONS IS STILL BEING WORKED OUT. BUT THE LITHUANIANS  DON’T FORGET TO MENTION  THIS DAY IN A

CERTAIN WAY.

To this day is given less attention because the Valentine's Day is next to the February 16th  - Lithuanian Independence Day.

IN LITHUANIA, ON THIS DAY PEOPLE SEND  ROMANTIC CARDS AND GIFTS TO THEIR LOVERS .

THIS YEAR, THE FIRST TIME IN LITHUANIA, THE ROOM OF CHOCOLATE WILL BE OPENED ON VALENTINE ’S DAY.

Information from: www.wiki.com www.google.lt

Photos from: www.google.lt / images

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!!!