Do u knw d valentine story?-Simple[Nikki]

The myth surrounding the original Valentine is a legend.

In the third century, Roman Emperor Claudius II was of the firm opinion that his soldiers would be most efficient if they were young and single men who weren't tied-up in familial relationships.

To achieve this for his army, Claudius banned marriage for men at their fighting prime. Bishop Valentine purportedly felt it was unjust and took it upon himself to unite young lovers secretly. When Claudius found out, he sentenced Valentine to death and had him incarcerated.

The story goes that Valentine is said to have fallen in love with the jailer's daughter, who used to visit him frequently in his captivity. He confirmed his love in his last letter to her before his execution and signed it, "From your Valentine."

Today, lovers celebrate it all round the world. They exchange cards, gifts, flowers, and promises. They take it as an occasion to declare their love for each other. They take it a step further and other relationships like sibling, parental and friendship are included. These celebrations have immortalized the saint of love.

With Valentine's day round the corner, we quiz some of our stars to figure out how they celebrate this day and most importantly how well or ill informed they are, about this simple story behind the day.

Prachi Desai : During my school days, we gifted roses to our best friends but presently, my work is my Valentine since I will be shooting for my serial Kasamh Se.

I can't remember the exact significance of this occasion but I remember my Principal narrating something like a man who was in love with a girl. And I believe, it's not about just lovers but it also celebrates the feelings between parents and children, siblings and friends.

Simple Kaul : I make it a point to party with friends on Valentine's Day. We don't believe in exchanging gifts but just freak out and have fun.

But, honestly, I do not know how it originated or its implication. What's is it?

Ganesh Venkatraman : I do believe in expressing one's love towards kith and kin but I don't need a special day to convey my feelings for my dear ones. And I also hold that it is not essentially about giving gifts but putting forth your caring thoughts beautifully. I will be working on 14th and from that angle I don't have a Valentine.

I know the origin of this day - the king of Rome banned soldiers from marrying and a certain Saint Valentine secretly helped them unite. His birthday is celebrated as Valentine's Day.

Munisha Khatwani : I do not have any Valentine in particular but I celebrate it every year with any of my many friends.

I believe the angel Cupid hit the dart on two famous mythological people, arousing love for each other. It has to do with a Saint (emphasizes)…it's Saint Valentine. Hence this day is celebrated as St.Valentine's Day.

Rakesh Paul : It's so ridiculous to express your love on that one day. I express my love to my mother, father, brother, wife and others whenever I meet them. I don't believe in this Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc. they are all commercial love. It's just a reason for creating hype and a money-making racket.

But just to please my wife Sunaina, who is flying on 14th, I end up taking her out for dinner on the night before she flies and also another celebration after she comes back.

According to me, this is the day when people observe the birthday of St.Valentine who was spreading love.

Kamya Punjabi : No, never. I don't believe in all this crap. I celebrate whenever I wish to, why wait for Februaruy 14th. The story revolving around it? I don't even want to know about it!