Follow immigration life and Latvia: On this romantic day, roses and chocolates are essential, but in Latvia, a group of young people celebrated Valentine's Day on February 14th in their unique way. On that day, 9 couples bungee jumped naked, hoping to create thrilling and beautiful memories.
9 couples bungee jumped naked in Latvia to spend a romantic Valentine's Day. February 14th is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 320 days remaining in the year (321 days in a leap year). Every year on February 14th is the traditional Valentine's Day in the West.
270 years ago—Saint Valentine of Rome was executed, and this day was later designated as "Valentine's Day" by later generations.
Valentine's Day, also known as Saint Valentine's Day, is a national holiday in some countries in Europe, America, and Oceania. There are many origins of this holiday, but it is generally accepted that it commemorates the execution of Saint Valentine of Rome, which is the most common explanation.
In the 3rd century, the Roman Empire faced a comprehensive crisis, with economic decline, corruption among the ruling class, social unrest, and widespread rebellion among the people. The aristocracy brutally suppressed the populace and Christians to maintain their rule. At that time, a Christian named Valentine was captured and imprisoned. In prison, he touched the heart of the jailer's daughter with his sincerity. They fell in love with each other, and the jailer's daughter took care of him. The ruling class ordered his execution. Before his execution, he wrote a long farewell letter to the jailer's daughter, declaring his innocence and expressing his deep affection for her.
On February 14, 270 AD, he was executed. Later, Christians commemorated Valentine's sacrifice for justice and pure love by designating the day of his execution as "Saint Valentine's Day," which was later changed to "Valentine's Day."
