'Valentine' comes from the word for 'worthy'. Many of the first Christian martyrs had this name, and it is a reasonable guess that they earned the name for their bravery before they were put to death. St Valentine's Day celebrates martyrs of that name.
What has that to do with Jack and Jill giving each other kisses and chocolates?
Not much perhaps. But love and worthiness (or 'worship') go together quite well when focused in the right place . . .
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