Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and, through later folk traditions, has become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.
The Feast of Saint Valentine was established by Pope Gelasius I in AD 496 to be celebrated on February 14 in honour of Saint Valentine of Rome, who died on that date in AD 269. The day became associated with romantic love in the 14th and 15th centuries when notions of courtly love flourished, apparently by association with the "lovebirds" of early spring. In 18th-century England, it grew into an occasion in which couples expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). Valentine's Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards. In Italy, Saint Valentine's Keys are given to lovers "as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver's heart", as well as to children to ward off epilepsy (called Saint Valentine's Malady).
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Valentine's Day: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day
Rev. Bro. Dr. AmnuayYoonprayong, f.s.g.
Vice President for Moral Development Education
The Special Gifts for Valentine’s Day Celebrations from the AU Library: “Books to Read This Valentine’s Day”
Valentine’s Day Celebrations @AU in the Past Years
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On February 20, 2019, The annual celebration of Valentine’s Day organized by the Institute for English Language Education, featured a number of students’ language skill promoting activities: speech contest themed “In the name of Love” and creative Valentine card competition. A number of student groups/classes enthusiastically participated in the competition submitting their video clip speeches and invented valentine cards entries. Presiding over the festive occasion, Dr. Vindhai Cocracul, Vice President for Academic Affairs, presented prizes to winners. Taking place at the CL Plaza, Suvarnabhumi Campus.
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On February 10-11, 2006, Center for Professional Ethics, Student Affairs, collaborated with the Office of Thai Arts and Culture organized a discussion on “One day doesn’t enough for love” (ความรักไม่ต้องการแค่วันเดียว), at Auditorium Hall, De Montfort Hall, Hua Mak Campus. This event was honored by Mr. Naowarat Pongpaiboon. National Artist in 1993, the Discipline of Literature the Southeast Asian Writers Award (S.E.A. Write) 1980, and Mr. Todd Thongdee, singer and actor, to join the discussion, chaired by
Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Sanghiran, AU President, along with faculty, staff and student.
