Connecting to the source… Every year, at 14 February in the Western world, lovers exchange flowers, gifts, chocolates and candies, in the name of Saint Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and where do these traditions come from?; Let's go back in history for a moment.  The Legend Behind Saint Valentine The History of the Valentine's Day Celebration and the History of the St. Valentine, shrouded in mystery. As far as we know so far, February in recent decades has been celebrated as the month of romance, while the celebration of Saint Valentine's Day contains traces of both the Christian, as well as from the Roman tradition. But who was Saint Valentine and how was he connected with this ancient rite; Continue at source ...