Valentine's Day should be a Public Holiday

The month of love is finally with us. This week will culminate in the usually much awaited Valentine’s Day. As it is with most important days, Valentine’s Day is founded on pain and suffering. It is a day set aside to commemorate the death as a martyr, of St. Valentine. This saint was a Catholic Bishop during the reign of Emperor Claudius in Rome. It is reported that the Emperor abolished the institution of marriage among his soldiers because he believed single men fought better in war. Bishop Valentine however, continued conducting their weddings in secret until he was discovered and executed.

The modern Valentine’s Day involves thoughtful treats by lovers on each other. It has become a very important day and often turns out to be a significant milestone in relationships. I have been looking at this day and have decided that it should be made into a public holiday.