WHAT DID THE ROMANS HAVE TO DO WITH THE LEGEND OF VALENTINE’S DAY!
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In this week’s archived show from years past, the Garden Guru takes us on a charming history lesson about the origins of Valentine’s Day.
Legend tells of a man named Valentine living during the Roman Empire. He was known for cutting hearts from red parchment paper and handing them out to people he met along the way—among them, soldiers in the Roman army. But Valentine’s real act of rebellion was even bolder: he secretly performed weddings for lovestruck soldiers.
At the time, the Roman army frowned on marriage, believing soldiers should focus on battle, not romance. When authorities discovered who was conducting these forbidden ceremonies, Valentine was arrested and thrown in jail.
While imprisoned, he met the jailer’s daughter, who was blind. According to legend, Valentine miraculously restored her sight, and the grateful jailer grew fond of him—granting him a few small kindnesses in his final days.
What happened next, just before Valentine’s execution?
You’ll have to listen to the Garden Guru to find out…
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