Valentines Day

Why do we celebrate Valentines Day? One legend tells that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. An Claudius II (emperor) decided that single men made better soldiers than those with families. He outlawed marriage for young men (potential soldiers). Valentine, realizing the unfairness of the new law, disobeyed the emperor and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius II ordered that he be put to death. Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.
According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl — who may have been his jailor's daughter — who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine. (History.com)

Here a few popular gift ideas for this Valentine's Day; Canon SD100 digital camera, Kodak digital picture frame, vacuum cleaner robot, MP3 player by Samsung, Monster's Radio play...it's like having a MP3 play right into your car stereo, or a Mini HD 230camcorder.

From of us at All My Sons of Tulsa to you, Happy Valentine's Day.