The ghost of St. Valentine, who according to legend was ordered to be beheaded by Roman emperor Claudius II in the third century, has shown up in Luxembourg to wish a local couple a happy, romantic dinner in his honor.
The headless specter, wearing the same clothes as on that day more than 1,700 years ago when he was arrested and condemned to death, says he hopes that Erica Bloemen and Frederic Renner have a lovely evening.
“February fourteenth is a great date to spend a romantic evening with your beloved, eating delicious food, sipping wine, and exchanging cards and little gifts,” he said, suddenly appearing during their meal.
“It’s just kind of funny that it was also the day I got my head chopped off,” he said. “But who cares about all that. It’s blood under the bridge. Enjoy, you two lovebirds. What a lovely dark sauce on your steak. It reminds me of – oh, never mind.”
Before departing, he complimented Bloemen on the roses Renner had given her, saying that he was sure they had a lovely fragrance, but he wouldn’t know for sure as he no longer had a nose.
“It’s funny how much you rely on your head,” he said as he was floating away. “Nose, eyes, mouth, everything. Brain, too.”
St. Valentine then went out around the restaurant engaging with other couples who were out enjoying a special moment in remembrance of his gruesome execution.
“Sorry to disturb you, but you both look lovely,” he said to one couple. “Madame, what a beautiful hat. Granted, when you’re missing your head like I am, you don’t really need a hat, but still.”
“My apologies for my macabre comments,” he said. “I really do wish you a nice evening. Maybe later on if things get hot in the bedroom, you’ll give me and my headless body a little thought.”
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Originally published by RTL Today
