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By ~Harem~ Date: 2009 Feb 07 Comment on this Work [[2009.02.07.21.00.3522]] |
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"This custom was observed in the Roman Empire for centuries. It was a tradition performed in anticipation of the rites of spring — a celebration of youthful love. During the medieval days of chivalry, the lover’s lottery became very popular in England. The names of maidens and bachelors were put into separate boxes and drawn out in pairs. The couple exchanged gifts and the girl became the man’s valentine for a year. The male often wore his valentine’s name on his sleeve and it was his duty to attend and protect her. Today the old adage, "to wear your heart on your sleeve" means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling. This saying is derived from a tradition observed during the medieval lover’s lottery where one could easily see the name of the girl the male was to care for on his sleeve." -The Truth about Valentine's Day By Terry Moore and Art Braidic ` |